NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC: Form 990, tax year 2021
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- Organization
- NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC (EIN 58-1694090)
- Tax period
- 2021-10-01 to 2022-09-30
- Filed
- 2023-08-11
- IRS object ID
- 202312239349301441
- Schema version
- 2021v4.2
- Note
- A later return for the same period supersedes this one.
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule H
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule L
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-08-11T15:39:03-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-09-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 621517792 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PYA P C | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 2220 SUTHERLAND AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KNOXVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 37919 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2021-10-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 581694090 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | NORT | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 7702196659 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 743 SPRING STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GAINESVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | GA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 305013899 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BRIAN D STEINES | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CFO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 7702196659 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2023-08-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | BRIAN | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | STEINES | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | 999009999 | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | DEBORAH O ERNSBERGER | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00364912 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8656730844 | PhoneNum |
Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation
Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted Customer | 3 | TrustedCustomerCd |
| Authentication Assurance Level | AAL1 | AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd |
| Identity Assurance Level | IAL1 | IdentityAssuranceLevelCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2021 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | CAROL BURRELL | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 743 SPRING STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GAINESVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | GA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 305013899 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $280,584,695 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.NGHS.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1986 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | GA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 15 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 12 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 11 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $5,734,791 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $1,171,111 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $246,148,529 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $272,349,453 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $3,991,266 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $5,257,451 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $692,745 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $1,508,872 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $256,567,331 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $280,286,887 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $1,967,677 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $1,193,947 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $152,399,353 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $150,840,240 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $115,479,105 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $131,883,028 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $269,846,135 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $283,917,215 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$13,278,804 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$3,630,328 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $336,092,097 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $413,754,134 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $110,746,425 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $73,133,027 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $225,345,672 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $340,621,107 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) IS ON A MISSION OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. NGHS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS THE PARENT COMPANY FOR THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATES: A. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON CAMPUSES) B. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW C. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN D. THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (NGHS FOUNDATION) E. NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP F. GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $232,464,751 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $1,193,947 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $272,349,453 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM IS BASED IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA, AND SERVES MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION. **SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION** | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $232,464,751 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | 0 | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | 0 | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | Yes (1) | OperateHospitalInd |
| Audited Financial Stmt Att | Yes (1) | AuditedFinancialStmtAttInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | Yes (1) | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | Yes (1) | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | Yes (1) | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | Yes (1) | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 0 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 15 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 12 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | Yes (1) | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Written Policy Or Procedure | Yes (1) | WrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | GA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ELENA BARBERIS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 7702196659 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 743 SPRING STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GAINESVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | GA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 30501 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (35 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | OfficerOfficerInd | Key EmployeeKeyEmployeeInd | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | Former Ofcr Director TrusteeFormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX WAYNE | ||||||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| BEN HAWKINS | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| BRAD PURYEAR | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| CINDY GREEN | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| GREG OURS | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| JACK KEENER | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| JACKIE WALLACE | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| JOHN CLIFTON HASTINGS | ||||||||||
| MEMBER,PHYSICIAN-NGPG | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $847,442 | $44,278 | 40.00 | ||||
| LETRELL SIMPSON | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| MOHAK DAVE | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $93,996 | $0 | |||||
| PHILLIPPA LEWIS MOSS | ||||||||||
| MEMBER -EX OFFICIO | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| PIERPONT BROWN | ||||||||||
| MEMBER,PHYSICIAN-NGPG | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $521,102 | $40,489 | 40.00 | ||||
| RK WHITEHEAD | ||||||||||
| MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| SPENCE PRICE | ||||||||||
| CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| CAROL BURRELL | ||||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 | $0 | $1,657,752 | $100,844 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| BRIAN D STEINES | ||||||||||
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40.00 | $0 | $974,462 | $116,683 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| STEPHEN KELLY | ||||||||||
| CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40.00 | $0 | $327,437 | $57,204 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| MICHAEL COVERT | ||||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1.00 | $0 | $1,214,072 | $130,192 | 40.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| ANDREI BOYARSHINOV | ||||||||||
| VP LEGAL AFFAIRS & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 40.00 | $0 | $611,475 | $92,362 | Yes (X) | |||||
| CHAD HATFIELD | ||||||||||
| VP - REGIONAL HOSPITALS | 40.00 | $0 | $196,560 | $20,405 | Yes (X) | |||||
| CHRISTOPHER PARAVATE | ||||||||||
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - NGHS | 40.00 | $0 | $611,096 | $91,771 | Yes (X) | |||||
| DANIEL TUFFY | ||||||||||
| PRESIDENT AND CAO - NGPG | 40.00 | $0 | $603,141 | $90,780 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| HABIB SAMADY | ||||||||||
| PRESIDENT - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE | 40.00 | $0 | $1,198,947 | $106,846 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| LORIE SHOEMAKER | ||||||||||
| CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE - CONTRACT | 40.00 | $0 | $368,341 | $0 | Yes (X) | |||||
| LUISA GUTMAN | ||||||||||
| CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS | 40.00 | $0 | $476,483 | $47,234 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| MELISSA TYMCHUK | ||||||||||
| CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 | $0 | $389,539 | $81,451 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | ||||
| TRACY VARDEMAN | ||||||||||
| CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS | 40.00 | $0 | $576,284 | $99,547 | Yes (X) | |||||
| JEH-WEI CHENG | ||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $0 | $748,840 | $24,163 | Yes (X) | |||||
| MITCHELL DAVIS | ||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $0 | $746,421 | $42,219 | Yes (X) | |||||
| NIMA GHASEMZADEH | ||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $0 | $752,058 | $21,613 | Yes (X) | |||||
| RYAN WHITNEY | ||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $0 | $926,404 | $30,377 | Yes (X) | |||||
| UGOCHUKWU EGOLUM | ||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | 40.00 | $0 | $756,792 | $40,046 | Yes (X) | |||||
| BRENDA SIMPSON | ||||||||||
| FORMER CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE - NGMC | 0.00 | $0 | $105,184 | $5,090 | Yes (X) | |||||
| LOUIS SMITH JR | ||||||||||
| FORMER PRESIDENT - NGMC - SYSTEM ACU | 0.00 | $0 | $179,296 | $8,231 | Yes (X) | |||||
| SAMUEL JOHNSON MD | ||||||||||
| FORMER CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - NGHS | 0.00 | $0 | $1,198,947 | $22,108 | Yes (X) | |||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $0 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $16,082,071 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $1,313,933 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 284 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | Yes (1) | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES | |||||
| 1000 COBB PLACE BLVD | KENNESAW | GA | 30144 | PHYSICIAN SERVICES | $2,019,267 |
| MEDEFIS INC | |||||
| PO BOX 5068 | NEW YORK | NY | 10087 | STAFFING SERVICES | $1,977,071 |
| PARKER HUSDON RAINER & DOBBS | |||||
| 303 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 3600 | ATLANTA | GA | 30308 | LEGAL SERVICES | $1,635,889 |
| TRIAGE CONSULTING GROUP | |||||
| 221 MAIN STREET SUITE 1100 | SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 94105 | REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES | $1,591,806 |
| ACCELERATED CLAIMS INC | |||||
| PO BOX 742319 | ATLANTA | GA | 30374 | REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES | $1,273,235 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 132 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $1,171,111 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $1,171,111 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGEMENT FEES | 541610 | $131,755,004 | $131,755,004 |
| OPERATING REVENUE | 621400 | $122,811,262 | $122,811,262 |
| PS RENT FROM AFFILIATE | 531120 | $10,920,460 | $10,920,460 |
| OTHER OPERATING REVENUE | 900003 | $6,862,727 | $6,862,727 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $272,349,453 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,814,581 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $2,814,581 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $1,806,680 | RealAmt |
Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $297,808 | RealAmt |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $1,508,872 | RealAmt |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $1,508,872 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,508,872 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $1,915,394 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | $527,476 | OtherAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $0 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | $0 | OtherAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $1,915,394 | SecuritiesAmt |
| Other | $527,476 | OtherAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,442,870 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $2,442,870 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $280,286,887 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $272,349,453 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $6,766,323 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,193,947 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,193,947 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $128,415,025 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $104,439,940 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $23,975,085 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $14,095,497 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,463,868 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,631,629 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,329,718 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,774,560 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,555,158 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,001,588 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,441,192 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $560,396 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $189,420 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $154,055 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $35,365 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $288,873 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $234,940 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $53,933 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $32,826,212 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $26,697,558 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,128,654 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,331,497 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,709,507 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $621,990 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,836,890 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,747,143 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,089,747 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,452,418 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,181,252 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $271,166 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,256,751 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,968,416 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,288,335 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $14,315,693 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,642,953 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,672,740 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAD DEBT | $18,751,985 | $18,751,985 | |
| MEDICAL SUPPLIES | $11,457,515 | $11,457,515 | |
| ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD | $8,855,140 | $2,893,740 | $5,961,400 |
| RECRUITMENT EXPENSE | $3,881,691 | $3,156,979 | $724,712 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $15,437,355 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,555,201 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,882,154 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $283,917,215 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $232,464,751 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $51,452,464 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $28,289 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,325 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,735,874 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,270,122 | EOYAmt |
Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,737,849 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,013,878 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,136,587 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,165,350 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $332,253,533 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $127,388,853 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $172,641,525 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $204,864,680 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,642,939 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,024,141 | EOYAmt |
Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,263,093 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,263,093 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $141,905,941 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $189,140,545 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $336,092,097 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $413,754,134 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $57,479,810 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $29,637,016 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,102,697 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,246,549 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $45,163,918 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $37,249,462 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $110,746,425 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $73,133,027 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $225,345,672 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $340,621,107 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $225,345,672 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $340,621,107 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $336,092,097 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $413,754,134 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$3,630,328 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | -$9,261,039 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $128,166,802 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consol And Sep Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Organization509a3 | Yes (X) | SupportingOrganization509a3Ind |
| Supporting Org Type3 Func Int | Yes (X) | SupportingOrgType3FuncIntInd |
| Supported Organizations | 1 | SupportedOrganizationsCnt |
Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformationGrp
Supported Organization Name SupportedOrganizationName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 581694098 | EIN |
| Organization Type | 3 | OrganizationTypeCd |
| Governing Document Listed | Yes (1) | GoverningDocumentListedInd |
| Support | $0 | SupportAmt |
| Other Support | $0 | OtherSupportAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Organizations Total | 1 | SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt |
| Support Sum | $0 | SupportSumAmt |
| Other Support Sum | $0 | OtherSupportSumAmt |
Form990 Sch A Supporting Org Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Listed By Name Governing Doc | Yes (1) | ListedByNameGoverningDocInd |
| Suprt Org No IRS Determination | 0 | SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd |
| Supported Org Section C456 | 0 | SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind |
| Supported Org Not Organized US | 0 | SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd |
| Organization Change Suprt Org | 0 | OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd |
| Support Non Supported Org | 0 | SupportNonSupportedOrgInd |
| Payment Substantial Contribtr | 0 | PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd |
| Loan Disqualified Person | 0 | LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd |
| Controlled Disqualified Prsn | 0 | ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd |
| Disqualified Prsn Controll Int | 0 | DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd |
| Disqualified Prsn Ownr Int | 0 | DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd |
| Excess Business Holdings Rules | 0 | ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd |
| Contribution Controller | 0 | ContributionControllerInd |
| Contribution Family | 0 | ContributionFamilyInd |
| Contribution35 Controlled | 0 | Contribution35ControlledInd |
Form990 Sch A Type3 Sprt Org All Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timely Provided Documents | Yes (1) | TimelyProvidedDocumentsInd |
| Officers Close Relationship | Yes (1) | OfficersCloseRelationshipInd |
| Supported Org Voice Investment | Yes (1) | SupportedOrgVoiceInvestmentInd |
Form990 Sch A Type3 Func Int Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Supported Org | Yes (X) | ParentSupportedOrgInd |
| Appoint Elect Majority Officer | Yes (1) | AppointElectMajorityOfficerInd |
| Exercise Direction Policies | Yes (1) | ExerciseDirectionPoliciesInd |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART IV, SECTION D, LINE 3 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. EXERCISES A SUBSTANTIAL DEGREE OF DIRECTION OVER THE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES, TO INCLUDE THE INVESTMENTS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. BY APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 3A | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. HAS THE POWER TO REGULARLY APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. |
| PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 3B | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. EXERCISES A SUBSTANTIAL DEGREE OF DIRECTION OVER THE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. BY APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | 0 | VolunteersInd |
| Paid Staff Or Management | Yes (1) | PaidStaffOrManagementInd |
| Media Advertisements | 0 | MediaAdvertisementsInd |
| Mailings Members | 0 | MailingsMembersInd |
| Publications Or Broadcast | 0 | PublicationsOrBroadcastInd |
| Grants Other Organizations | 0 | GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Direct Contact Legislators | Yes (1) | DirectContactLegislatorsInd |
| Direct Contact Legislators | $164,518 | DirectContactLegislatorsAmt |
| Rallies Demonstrations | Yes (1) | RalliesDemonstrationsInd |
| Rallies Demonstrations | $153,839 | RalliesDemonstrationsAmt |
| Other Activities | Yes (1) | OtherActivitiesInd |
| Other Activities | $174,944 | OtherActivitiesAmt |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | $493,301 | TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt |
| Not Described Section501c3 | 0 | NotDescribedSection501c3Ind |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II-B, LINE 1: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO SEVERAL PROFESSIONAL AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS SUCH AS: -AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS -AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICAN ASSOCIATES -AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVES -AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS -AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION -AMERICAN ORNGAIZATION FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP -AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY -AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOLOGY -AMGA CONSULTING, LLC -EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION -GEORGIA ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS -GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS -GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ANGIOGRAPHY & INTERVENTIONS -SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCES A PORTION OF THESE DUES IS DESIGNATED FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $63,847,336 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $63,847,336 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $192,897,259 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $84,112,087 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $108,785,172 | BookValueAmt |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $3,382,240 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $3,291,593 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $90,647 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $56,278,584 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $39,716,332 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $16,562,252 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $15,848,114 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $268,841 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $15,579,273 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $204,864,680 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt |
|---|---|
| DEFERRED COMPENSATION | $82,512,650 |
| BOARD DESIGNATED ASSETS | $89,738,980 |
| OTHER ASSETS | $9,841,479 |
| ROU ASSET OPERATING LEASE | $7,047,436 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $189,140,545 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| DEFERRED COMPENSATION | $27,838,581 |
| ESTIMATED THIRD PARTY SETTLEMENTS | $2,251,116 |
| LEASES | $7,159,765 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $37,249,462 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART X, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (NGHS), NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (NGMC), THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC., NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, INC. (NGPG), AND LANIER COMMUNITY ASSURANCE, LTD. (LCA) ARE CLASSIFIED AS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES LAW OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. THE INCOME FOR NGMC-BARROW, NGMC-LUMPKIN, PEO, AND GHI PASSES THROUGH TO NGHS, WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT. AS SUCH, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC (NGHP) AND NGHP NETWORK ARE TAXABLE ENTITIES AND ACCOUNT FOR INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES (ASC 740). AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021, RESPECTIVELY, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE THE SYSTEM HOLDS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE UNDER ASC 740. IT IS THE SYSTEM'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS AS AN OPERATING EXPENSE. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance Policy | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistancePolicyInd |
| Written Policy | Yes (1) | WrittenPolicyInd |
| All Hospitals Policy | Yes (X) | AllHospitalsPolicyInd |
| FPG Reference Free Care | Yes (1) | FPGReferenceFreeCareInd |
| Percent150 | Yes (X) | Percent150Ind |
| FPG Reference Discounted Care | Yes (1) | FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd |
| Percent300 | Yes (X) | Percent300Ind |
| Free Care Medically Indigent | Yes (1) | FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd |
| Financial Assistance Budget | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd |
| Expenses Exceed Budget | Yes (1) | ExpensesExceedBudgetInd |
| Unable To Provide Care | 0 | UnableToProvideCareInd |
| Annual Community Bnft Report | Yes (1) | AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd |
| Report Publically Available | Yes (1) | ReportPublicallyAvailableInd |
Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $4,606,310 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $4,606,310 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.01620 | TotalExpensePct |
Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $11,124,645 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $10,617,254 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $507,391 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00180 | TotalExpensePct |
Unreimbursed Costs UnreimbursedCostsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $7,850 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $7,850 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00000 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $15,738,805 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $10,617,254 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $5,121,551 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.01800 | TotalExpensePct |
Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 8 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 2559 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $191,310 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $500 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $190,810 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00070 | TotalExpensePct |
Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 4 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 148 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $89,929 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $89,929 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00030 | TotalExpensePct |
Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 23 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 39734 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $269,371 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $1,500 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $267,871 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00090 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 35 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 42441 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $550,610 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $2,000 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $548,610 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00190 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 35 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 42441 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $16,289,415 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Direct Offsetting Revenue | $10,619,254 | DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $5,670,161 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.01990 | TotalExpensePct |
Community Support CommunitySupportGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 1 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $1,000 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $1,000 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00000 | TotalExpensePct |
Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 1 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 8 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $22,751 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $22,751 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00010 | TotalExpensePct |
Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Or Programs | 2 | ActivitiesOrProgramsCnt |
| Persons Served | 8 | PersonsServedCnt |
| Total Community Benefit Expns | $23,751 | TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Net Community Benefit Expns | $23,751 | NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt |
| Total Expense | 0.00010 | TotalExpensePct |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Debt Expense Reported | Yes (1) | BadDebtExpenseReportedInd |
| Bad Debt Expense | $16,904,961 | BadDebtExpenseAmt |
| Reimbursed By Medicare | $11,225,423 | ReimbursedByMedicareAmt |
| Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr | $14,355,376 | CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt |
| Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall | -$3,129,953 | MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt |
Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost To Charge Ratio | Yes (X) | CostToChargeRatioInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Written Debt Collection Policy | Yes (1) | WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd |
| Financial Assistance Prvsn | Yes (1) | FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd |
| Hospital Facilities | 2 | HospitalFacilitiesCnt |
Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (2 entries)
| FacilityFacilityNum | Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Website AddressWebsiteAddressTxt | State LicenseStateLicenseNum | Licensed HospitalLicensedHospitalInd | General Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgicalInd | Emergency Room24 HrsEmergencyRoom24HrsInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGMC BARROW LLC | |||||||||
| 1 | 316 NORTH BROAD STREET | WINDER | GA | 30680 | WWW.NGHS.COM/LOCATIONS/BARROW | 007-718 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | |||||||||
| 2 | 227 MOUNTAIN DRIVE | DAHLONEGA | GA | 30533 | WWW.NGHS.COM/LOCATIONS/LUMPKIN | 093-628 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) |
Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp (2 entries)
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| NGMC BARROW LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | 21 | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM | Yes (X) | HABERSHAMMEDICAL.COM; STEPHENSCOUNTYHOSPITAL.COM | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | 21 | Yes (1) | WWW.NGHS.COM | 0 | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 150.000000000000 | 300.000000000000 | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 0 | 0 |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | 21 | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM | Yes (X) | HABERSHAMMEDICAL.COM; STEPHENSCOUNTYHOSPITAL.COM | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | 21 | Yes (1) | WWW.NGHS.COM | 0 | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 150.000000000000 | 300.000000000000 | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | WWW.NGHS.COM/FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | Yes (1) | Yes (X) | 0 | 0 |
Supplemental Information SupplementalInformationGrp (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| NGMC BARROW LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) FOR COMMUNITIES THEY (CHNA PARTNERS) SERVE IN NORTHEASTERN GEORGIA: -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER -GOOD NEWS CLINICS -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITALTHROUGH THIS ASSESSMENT, THE CHNA PARTNERS WORKED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LOCAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, IDENTIFY HEALTH TRENDS, DETERMINE GAPS IN THE CURRENT HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND CRAFT A PLAN TO ADDRESS THOSE GAPS AND THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS. THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY EACH OF THE PARTNERS OVERLAPPED AND COMBINED TO INCLUDE ALL OR PART OF 14 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THESE COMMUNITIES REFLECT THE FOLLOWING SERVICE AREAS: -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER (HMC): HABERSHAM, BANKS, AND RABUN COUNTIES -NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA): HALL COUNTY -NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (GBSA): BARROW AND JACKSON COUNTIES, PARTS OF GWINNETT AND HALL COUNTIES -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (SSA 400): DAWSON AND LUMPKIN COUNTIES -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (SSA NORTH): BANKS, HABERSHAM, RABUN, STEPHENS, TOWNS, UNION, AND WHITE COUNTIES -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL (SCH): STEPHENS AND FRANKLIN COUNTIESPUBLIC GOODS GROUP (PGG) WAS ENGAGED BY THE PARTNERS TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE QUANTITATIVE DATA FOR THE CHNA AND OVER 190 PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS WERE EXAMINED IN THE COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED WITHIN THE ABOVE-NAMED NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITIES.A QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT WAS THEN CONDUCTED TO SOLICIT THE INPUT OF MORE THAN 4,900 PEOPLE THROUGH SIX CHANNELS: FOCUS GROUPS, INTERVIEWS, IN-PERSON SURVEYS, A MULTI-LINGUAL ONLINE COMMUNITY SURVEY, AN ONLINE EMPLOYEE SURVEY, AND LISTENING SESSIONS. THE COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS OPEN TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION. PARTICIPANTS IN LISTENING SESSIONS, FOCUS GROUPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WERE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AND/OR REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND/OR MINORITY POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2022, THE THOMOSS GROUP INTERVIEWED KEY STAKEHOLDERS WITH PARTICULAR EXPERTISE OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE VARIOUS SERVICE AREAS TO GAIN EACH COMMUNITY'S PERSPECTIVE. THIRTY-FIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENTITIES, MINORITY POPULATIONS, FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES, MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS WERE INTERVIEWED.ADDITIONALLY, THE STAFF OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY CONDUCTED IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH APPROXIMATELY 190 COMMUNITY MEMBERS REPRESENTING THOSE SETTINGS. THESE CONVERSATIONS WERE DESIGNED TO CAPTURE RESPONDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF HOW WELL THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS WERE BEING MET AND WHAT OBSTACLES INTERFERED WITH THEIR NEEDS.EIGHT FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS, AND THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FOR EACH ARE NOTED IN PARENTHESES. -NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (15) -NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (11) -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (5) -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (7) -HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK (15) -AFRICAN AMERICAN STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB (13) -GWINNETT HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION (5) -HISPANIC AND LATINO STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE (26)IN MARCH 2022, AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNITY-BASED SURVEY TO SOLICIT COMMUNITY INPUT WAS RELEASED AND WIDELY ADVERTISED TO THE COMMUNITY VIA PRESS RELEASES, PARTNER WEBSITES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. SURVEY QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN APPENDIX ELEVEN. APPROXIMATELY 4,200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMPLETED THE SURVEY, WHICH WAS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND VIETNAMESE. AN EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS ALSO RELEASED THROUGH EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION. APPROXIMATELY 460 EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT ALL CHNA PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDED.THE OUTCOME OF THE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS WAS THEN COMPARED WITH THE QUALITATIVE FINDINGS TO CREATE A LIST OF HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH HEALTH NEED WAS ASSIGNED TO ONE OF FOUR QUADRANTS IN A HEALTH NEEDS MATRIX WHICH PRIORITIZES HEALTH NEEDS AS: -LOW DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: NEITHER THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS NOR THE COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATED A PARTICULAR INDICATOR WAS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. -LOW DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS DID NOT IDENTIFY THE INDICATOR AS A COMPARATIVELY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM BUT THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERVIEWED OR SURVEYED RELAYED IT WAS AS SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. -HIGH DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS SHOWS A PARTICULAR INDICATOR WAS AN ISSUE BUT IT WAS NOT MENTIONED OFTEN, IF AT ALL, BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERVIEWED OR SURVEYED. -HIGH DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED A PARTICULAR INDICATOR AS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE.THIS HELPED THE CHNA PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS FOR EACH COMMUNITY. NEEDS CATEGORIZED AS HIGH DATA AND HIGH QUALITATIVE WERE FURTHER ANALYZED DURING THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS.IN MAY 2022, THE CHNA PARTNERS AND ADVISORS CONSISTING OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS HOSTED THREE PRIORITIZATION SESSIONS TO DETERMINE THE PRIORITIES EACH ENTITY WOULD ADDRESS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. CRITERIA USED TO SELECT THE PRIORITIES INCLUDED: -ROOT CAUSE AND DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT ON DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS -MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF THE ISSUE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -ABILITY OF CHNA PARTNERS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE ISSUEAS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING HEALTH PRIORITIES WERE IDENTIFIED FOR NGMC HOSPITALS: -ACCESS TO CARE -MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH -HEALTHY BEHAVIORSFOR EACH PRIORITY, NGMC WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH EQUITY BY REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS ON THAT PRIORITY BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING AND INVESTMENT IN AREAS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO INCOME AND POVERTY AND INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE PARTICULAR CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING CARE DUE TO DISABILITY, RACE, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND OTHER AREAS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.THE FULL CHNA REPORT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AT NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES.AN INTERACTIVE DATA PLATFORM CREATED THROUGH TABLEAU IS AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT NORTHEASTGEORGIACHNA.COM. THIS PLATFORM PROVIDES ACCESS TO BOTH ZIP CODE AND COUNTY-LEVEL PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CHNA, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHICS, SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, DISEASE PREVALENCE, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND PREVENTABLE HOSPITALIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS FOR EACH SERVICE AREA ARE AVAILABLE THAT PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF KEY HEALTH, ECONOMIC, AND DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS. DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE SERVICE AREAS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES.BOTH THE CHNA AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES WERE DESIGNED TO FULLY MEET INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS, AS FOUND IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(R). |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) FOR COMMUNITIES THEY (CHNA PARTNERS) SERVE IN NORTHEASTERN GEORGIA: -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER -GOOD NEWS CLINICS -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITALTHROUGH THIS ASSESSMENT, THE CHNA PARTNERS WORKED TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LOCAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, IDENTIFY HEALTH TRENDS, DETERMINE GAPS IN THE CURRENT HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND CRAFT A PLAN TO ADDRESS THOSE GAPS AND THE IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS. THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY EACH OF THE PARTNERS OVERLAPPED AND COMBINED TO INCLUDE ALL OR PART OF 14 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THESE COMMUNITIES REFLECT THE FOLLOWING SERVICE AREAS: -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER (HMC): HABERSHAM, BANKS, AND RABUN COUNTIES -NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA): HALL COUNTY -NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (GBSA): BARROW AND JACKSON COUNTIES, PARTS OF GWINNETT AND HALL COUNTIES -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (SSA 400): DAWSON AND LUMPKIN COUNTIES -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (SSA NORTH): BANKS, HABERSHAM, RABUN, STEPHENS, TOWNS, UNION, AND WHITE COUNTIES -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL (SCH): STEPHENS AND FRANKLIN COUNTIESPUBLIC GOODS GROUP (PGG) WAS ENGAGED BY THE PARTNERS TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE QUANTITATIVE DATA FOR THE CHNA AND OVER 190 PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS WERE EXAMINED IN THE COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED WITHIN THE ABOVE-NAMED NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITIES.A QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT WAS THEN CONDUCTED TO SOLICIT THE INPUT OF MORE THAN 4,900 PEOPLE THROUGH SIX CHANNELS: FOCUS GROUPS, INTERVIEWS, IN-PERSON SURVEYS, A MULTI-LINGUAL ONLINE COMMUNITY SURVEY, AN ONLINE EMPLOYEE SURVEY, AND LISTENING SESSIONS. THE COMMUNITY SURVEY WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS OPEN TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION. PARTICIPANTS IN LISTENING SESSIONS, FOCUS GROUPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WERE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AND/OR REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME, AND/OR MINORITY POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2022, THE THOMOSS GROUP INTERVIEWED KEY STAKEHOLDERS WITH PARTICULAR EXPERTISE OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE VARIOUS SERVICE AREAS TO GAIN EACH COMMUNITY'S PERSPECTIVE. THIRTY-FIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENTITIES, MINORITY POPULATIONS, FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITIES, MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS WERE INTERVIEWED.ADDITIONALLY, THE STAFF OF GOOD NEWS CLINICS, DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY CONDUCTED IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH APPROXIMATELY 190 COMMUNITY MEMBERS REPRESENTING THOSE SETTINGS. THESE CONVERSATIONS WERE DESIGNED TO CAPTURE RESPONDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF HOW WELL THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS WERE BEING MET AND WHAT OBSTACLES INTERFERED WITH THEIR NEEDS.EIGHT FOCUS GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS, AND THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FOR EACH ARE NOTED IN PARENTHESES. -NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (15) -NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (11) -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (5) -NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (7) -HALL COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION NETWORK (15) -AFRICAN AMERICAN STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB (13) -GWINNETT HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION (5) -HISPANIC AND LATINO STAKEHOLDERS, HOSTED BY THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE (26)IN MARCH 2022, AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNITY-BASED SURVEY TO SOLICIT COMMUNITY INPUT WAS RELEASED AND WIDELY ADVERTISED TO THE COMMUNITY VIA PRESS RELEASES, PARTNER WEBSITES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. SURVEY QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN APPENDIX ELEVEN. APPROXIMATELY 4,200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMPLETED THE SURVEY, WHICH WAS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND VIETNAMESE. AN EMPLOYEE SURVEY WAS ALSO RELEASED THROUGH EACH PARTNER ORGANIZATION. APPROXIMATELY 460 EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT ALL CHNA PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDED.THE OUTCOME OF THE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS WAS THEN COMPARED WITH THE QUALITATIVE FINDINGS TO CREATE A LIST OF HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH HEALTH NEED WAS ASSIGNED TO ONE OF FOUR QUADRANTS IN A HEALTH NEEDS MATRIX WHICH PRIORITIZES HEALTH NEEDS AS: -LOW DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: NEITHER THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS NOR THE COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATED A PARTICULAR INDICATOR WAS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. -LOW DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS DID NOT IDENTIFY THE INDICATOR AS A COMPARATIVELY SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM BUT THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERVIEWED OR SURVEYED RELAYED IT WAS AS SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. -HIGH DATA + LOW QUALITATIVE: THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS SHOWS A PARTICULAR INDICATOR WAS AN ISSUE BUT IT WAS NOT MENTIONED OFTEN, IF AT ALL, BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERVIEWED OR SURVEYED. -HIGH DATA + HIGH QUALITATIVE: BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND THE BENCHMARK ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED A PARTICULAR INDICATOR AS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE.THIS HELPED THE CHNA PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS FOR EACH COMMUNITY. NEEDS CATEGORIZED AS HIGH DATA AND HIGH QUALITATIVE WERE FURTHER ANALYZED DURING THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS.IN MAY 2022, THE CHNA PARTNERS AND ADVISORS CONSISTING OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS HOSTED THREE PRIORITIZATION SESSIONS TO DETERMINE THE PRIORITIES EACH ENTITY WOULD ADDRESS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. CRITERIA USED TO SELECT THE PRIORITIES INCLUDED: -ROOT CAUSE AND DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT ON DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS -MAGNITUDE AND EXTENT OF THE ISSUE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY -ABILITY OF CHNA PARTNERS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE ISSUEAS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING HEALTH PRIORITIES WERE IDENTIFIED FOR NGMC HOSPITALS: -ACCESS TO CARE -MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH -HEALTHY BEHAVIORSFOR EACH PRIORITY, NGMC WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH EQUITY BY REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS ON THAT PRIORITY BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING AND INVESTMENT IN AREAS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO INCOME AND POVERTY AND INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE PARTICULAR CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING CARE DUE TO DISABILITY, RACE, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND OTHER AREAS OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS.THE FULL CHNA REPORT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AT NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES.AN INTERACTIVE DATA PLATFORM CREATED THROUGH TABLEAU IS AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT NORTHEASTGEORGIACHNA.COM. THIS PLATFORM PROVIDES ACCESS TO BOTH ZIP CODE AND COUNTY-LEVEL PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CHNA, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHICS, SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, DISEASE PREVALENCE, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND PREVENTABLE HOSPITALIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS FOR EACH SERVICE AREA ARE AVAILABLE THAT PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF KEY HEALTH, ECONOMIC, AND DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS. DOWNLOADABLE DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE SERVICE AREAS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES.BOTH THE CHNA AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES WERE DESIGNED TO FULLY MEET INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS, AS FOUND IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(R). |
| NGMC BARROW LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE INCLUDED IN THE CHNA: -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER -STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE INCLUDED IN THE CHNA: -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROW -NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN -HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER - HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER - STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| NGMC BARROW LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED IN OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -GOOD NEWS CLINICS |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED IN OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT -DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH -GOOD NEWS CLINICS |
| NGMC BARROW LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER DEFINED FOUR COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THEIR FOUR HOSPITAL FACILITIES: NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (GBSA), NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA), NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (SSA 400), AND NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (SSA NORTH). BASED ON RESULTS OF THE 2022 CHNA, THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITIES WERE ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENT THOSE ON WHICH WE CAN HAVE THE MOST IMPACT BASED ON PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA: -BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -ACCESS TO CARE (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -HEALTHY BEHAVIORS (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS)FOR DETAILS ON HOW NGMC IS ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED CHNA, GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES, GO TO INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES, AND CLICK ON 2023 2025 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.THE HEALTH NEEDS THE SYSTEM CHOSE NOT TO ADDRESS THROUGH THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, BROKEN DOWN BY SERVICE AREA: -NGMC PSA: FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, SOCIAL ISOLATION. -NGMC GBSA: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INJURY AND DEATH, VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, INCOME, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, CANCER, TRANSPORTATION. -NGMC SSA NORTH: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, INCOME, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, EMPLOYMENT, CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, CANCER, COPD AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE, INJURY, AND DEATH. -NGMC SSA 400: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, SMOKING, VIOLENCE/CHILD ABUSE, INCOME, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, CANCER, TRANSPORTATION.EVEN SO, NGMC DOES ACTIVELY WORK ON THESE ISSUES. FOR INSTANCE, ACCESS TO CARE IS A PRIORITY ACROSS THE REGION AND WHILE TRANSPORTATION WAS NOT SINGLED OUT AS A PRIORITY, WE CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION TO BE A KEY COMPONENT TO ACCESSING CARE. WHILE TRANSPORTATION ON ITS OWN DID NOT MAKE THE HEALTH PRIORITY LIST, IT WOULD BE AN ISSUE CONSIDERED IN ACCESS TO CARE ISSUES. WHILE CANCER WAS NOT CHOSEN AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY, NGMC ALREADY HAS AN INTERNAL EMPHASIS ON THIS HEALTH ISSUE AND WILL REPORT ITS ACTIVITY VIA THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER DEFINED FOUR COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THEIR FOUR HOSPITAL FACILITIES: NGMC GREATER BRASELTON SERVICE AREA (GBSA), NGMC PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA), NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA 400 (SSA 400), AND NGMC SECONDARY SERVICE AREA NORTH (SSA NORTH). BASED ON RESULTS OF THE 2022 CHNA, THE FOLLOWING THREE PRIORITIES WERE ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENT THOSE ON WHICH WE CAN HAVE THE MOST IMPACT BASED ON PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA: -BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -ACCESS TO CARE (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS) -HEALTHY BEHAVIORS (ALL NGMC SERVICE AREAS)FOR DETAILS ON HOW NGMC IS ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS MOST RECENTLY CONDUCTED CHNA, GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES, GO TO INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES, AND CLICK ON 2023 2025 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.THE HEALTH NEEDS THE SYSTEM CHOSE NOT TO ADDRESS THROUGH THE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, BROKEN DOWN BY SERVICE AREA: -NGMC PSA: FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, SOCIAL ISOLATION. -NGMC GBSA: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INJURY AND DEATH, VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, INCOME, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, CANCER, TRANSPORTATION. -NGMC SSA NORTH: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, INCOME, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, EMPLOYMENT, CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, CANCER, COPD AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE, INJURY, AND DEATH. -NGMC SSA 400: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, SMOKING, VIOLENCE/CHILD ABUSE, INCOME, ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, CANCER, TRANSPORTATION.EVEN SO, NGMC DOES ACTIVELY WORK ON THESE ISSUES. FOR INSTANCE, ACCESS TO CARE IS A PRIORITY ACROSS THE REGION AND WHILE TRANSPORTATION WAS NOT SINGLED OUT AS A PRIORITY, WE CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION TO BE A KEY COMPONENT TO ACCESSING CARE. WHILE TRANSPORTATION ON ITS OWN DID NOT MAKE THE HEALTH PRIORITY LIST, IT WOULD BE AN ISSUE CONSIDERED IN ACCESS TO CARE ISSUES. WHILE CANCER WAS NOT CHOSEN AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY, NGMC ALREADY HAS AN INTERNAL EMPHASIS ON THIS HEALTH ISSUE AND WILL REPORT ITS ACTIVITY VIA THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. |
| NGMC BARROW LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: PATIENTS MAY SUBMIT A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION VIA THE ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL OR MYCHART APP. |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | PART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: PATIENTS MAY SUBMIT A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION VIA THE ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL OR MYCHART APP. |
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| 1 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE GAINESVILLE | |||||
| 200 SOUTH ENOTA DRIVE SUITE | 100/SUITE 2 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | CARDIOLOGY |
| 2 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE BLAIRSVILLE | |||||
| 346 DEEP SOUTH FARM ROAD SUITE B | BLAIRSVILLE | GA | 30512 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 3 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE CUMMING | |||||
| 900 SANDERS ROAD SUITE A | CUMMING | GA | 30041 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 4 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE BUFORD | |||||
| 4445 SOUTH LEE STREET SUITE 300 | BUFORD | GA | 30518 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 5 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE CLAYTON | |||||
| 536 HIGHWAY 441 S | CLAYTON | GA | 30525 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 6 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE DAHLONEGA | |||||
| 70 MOUNTAIN DRIVE SUITE C | DAHLONEGA | GA | 30533 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 7 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE TOCCOA | |||||
| 288 BIG A RD | TOCCOA | GA | 30577 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 8 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE DEMOREST (HABERSHA | |||||
| 590 OLD HISTORIC US 441 | DEMOREST | GA | 30535 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 9 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE DAWSONVILLE | |||||
| 108 PROMINENCE COURT SUITE 210 | DAWSONVILLE | GA | 30534 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 10 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE HAMILTON MILL | |||||
| 3575 BRASELTON HWY | DACULA | GA | 30019 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 11 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE COMMERCE | |||||
| 170 CARDIOLOGY PLACE | COMMERCE | GA | 30529 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 12 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE BETHLEHEM | |||||
| 426 EXCHANGE BLVD SUITE 600 | BETHELHEM | GA | 30620 | CARDIOLOGY | |
| 13 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE OF NGMC AT NGDC | |||||
| 1240 JESSE JEWELL PARKWAY SOUTHEAST | SUI | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | CARDIOLOGY |
| 14 - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE BRASELTON | |||||
| 1404 RIVER PLACE SUITE 501 | BRASELTON | GA | 30517 | CARDIOLOGY | |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (15 entries)
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| PART I, LINE 3C: | PATIENTS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE INDIGENT BASED UPON CRITERIA-BASED METHODS (E.G. PROPENSITY TO PAY/HEALTH SCORE, PARTICIPATION IN LOW INCOME GOVERNMENT PROGRAM) MAY BE PRESUMPTIVELY ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE PROVIDING THEY COOPERATE WITH SCREENING FOR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES (E.G. MEDICAID, DISABILITY), AS APPLICABLE. |
| PART I, LINE 6A: | THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT IS PUBLISHED BY NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM AND INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKIN. THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.NGHS.COM) AND IS ALSO PUBLISHED ANNUALLY IN ITS MAGAZINE, COMMUNICARE. |
| PART I, LINE 7: | CHARITY CARE COST WAS CALCULATED APPLYING A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO THAT WAS COMPUTED PURSUANT TO WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS.THE CCR FOR THE UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID SERVICES WAS COMPUTED USING A CCR COMPUTED PURSUANT TO WORKSHEET 2 IN THE SCHEDULE H INSTRUCTIONS. OTHER MEANS TESTED GOVERNMENT PROGRAM COST, IF NOTED, WAS DERIVED FROM INTERNAL TRENDSTAR SYSTEM DATA WHICH COMPUTED COST AT THE PATIENT DETAIL LEVEL.IN ADDITION, NGHS HAS MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION THAT DO NOT FALL UNDER THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOSPITALS, NGMC BARROW OR NGMC LUMPKIN. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE H, PART I, LINE 7, COLUMN (F) STATE THAT THE PERCENTAGE IS TO BE CALCULATED USING THE TOTAL EXPENSES FROM FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) LESS BAD DEBT EXPENSE. THEREFORE, THE REPORTED PERCENTAGES ARE RELATIVE TO ALL NGHS EXPENSES, NOT JUST THE EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE HOSPITAL OPERATIONS OF NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKIN. |
| PART I, LN 7 COL(F): | NGMC BARROW:THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, COLUMN D, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $9,995,910 FOR NGMC BARROW. THE ESTIMATED PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS REPORTED AS A DEDUCTION FROM PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE.NGMC LUMPKIN:THE BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, COLUMN D, BUT SUBTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE PERCENTAGE IN THIS COLUMN IS $6,909,051 FOR NGMC LUMPKIN. THE ESTIMATED PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS REPORTED AS A DEDUCTION FROM PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. |
| PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES: | NGMC BARROWNGMC BARROW CONDUCTED A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF ITS COMMUNITY IN FY22. SUCH PROGRAMS ACTIVATED AWARENESS AROUND CHILDREN'S SAFETY, COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH.SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NGMC BARROW SERVED AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, REDUCING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATH IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY22, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED TWO PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN THE BARROW AREA, WITH OUTREACH TO OVER 650 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND CAREGIVERS. THESE PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED SAFETY ITEMS TO FAMILIES WHO NEEDED THEM, INCLUDING 125 HELMETS AND $2,549 WORTH OF BOOSTER SEATS. SAFE KIDS WAS FUNDED BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION. OVERALL SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $4,844 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22.STROKE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: IN FY22, STAFF FROM THE NGMC BARROW STROKE UNIT PROVIDED EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT STROKE PREVENTION, SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS, AND ACTIONS TO TAKE. EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS WERE PROVIDED AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE HEALTH EDUCATION ENGAGEMENTS CAME AT A COST OF $320 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22.QPR TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH: QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 300 INDIVIDUALS AT AN EXPENSE OF $1,455 TO NGMC BARROW IN FY22.THIS IMPORTANT TRAINING TEACHES HOW TO: ASK THE SUICIDE QUESTION, PERSUADE THE PERSON TO STAY ALIVE, AND THEN REFER THE PERSON TO THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT.WE REGULARLY MONITOR THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS PUBLISHED BY THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (HTTP://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/ABOUT-PROJECT), AS WELL AS CDC WONDER AND OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION. NGMC ANNUALLY REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS OF CHNA OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDES QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ON IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS.NGMC CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN LIFE-SAVING HEART AND VASCULAR CARE BY BECOMING THE FIRST HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE STATE WITH HOSPITALS DESIGNATED AS EMERGENCY CARDIAC CARE CENTERS BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH), WHICH THE SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN FY22. THIS ACHIEVEMENT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE WALLS OF OUR SYSTEM CONNECTING FIRST RESPONDERS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND CARDIOLOGISTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO ENSURE EACH PATIENT RECEIVES THE LEVEL OF CARE THEY NEED.THE GEORGIA DPH USES A THREE-LEVEL DESIGNATION SYSTEM TO RANK THE CAPABILITIES OF EACH FACILITY:- NGMC GAINESVILLE RECEIVED LEVEL 1 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS PERFORM OPEN HEART SURGERY AND INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATIONS).- NGMC BRASELTON RECEIVED LEVEL 2 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS PERFORM INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATIONS).- NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKIN BOTH RECEIVED LEVEL 3 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS STABILIZE PATIENTS UNTIL THEY ARE TRANSPORTED TO A LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2 CENTER).NGMC LUMPKINNGMC LUMPKIN DIRECTOR KAY HALL SERVED ON THE BOARD OF THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE, WHICH PROVIDES A FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, CLOTHES CLOSET, FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER TANGIBLES SUCH AS MONETARY DONATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY, TRANSPORTATION TO MD OFFICES, COMMUNITY NAVIGATION AND HAS JUST BEGUN WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. HAVING A CONNECTION ON THIS BOARD HAS SUPPORTED THE PARTNERSHIP IN PLACE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $3,227 FOR NGMC LUMPKIN FY22. |
| PART III, LINE 2: | PATIENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARE REDUCED BY AN ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. IN EVALUATING THE COLLECTABILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (THE SYSTEM) ANALYZES ITS PAST HISTORY AND IDENTIFIES TRENDS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE TO ESTIMATE THE APPROPRIATE ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS AND PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS. MANAGEMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS DATA ABOUT THESE MAJOR PAYER SOURCES OF REVENUE IN EVALUATING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS. |
| PART III, LINE 4: | BAD DEBT EXPENSE REPORTED ON LINE 2 REPRESENTS GROSS CHARGES WRITTEN OFF DURING THE FISCAL YEAR NET OF ANY RECOVERIES. BAD DEBTS ARE DISCUSSED IN THE FOOTNOTES AS A COMPONENT OF NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE, BUT DO NOT HAVE THEIR OWN FOOTNOTE. |
| PART III, LINE 8: | THE MEDICARE COSTS SHOWN ON LINE 6 WERE COMPUTED USING THE COST TO CHARGE METHODOLOGY REFLECTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MEDICARE COST REPORT. |
| PART III, LINE 9B: | EACH BILLING CYCLE FOR THE FIRST 120 DAYS OF STATEMENTS CONTAINS CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY IS PROVIDED AT DAY 90. FOR DAYS 121-180, TWO BAD DEBT COLLECTION LETTERS ARE MAILED WITH CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. DURING THE 180 DAYS PRIOR TO PLACEMENT WITH AN EXTERNAL COLLECTION AGENCY, REGULAR PHONE CALLS ARE MADE THAT INCLUDE NOTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND HOW TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. DURING THE FIRST 60 DAYS OF PLACEMENT WITH AN EXTERNAL COLLECTIONS VENDOR, NO REPORTING TO CREDIT BUREAUS MAY TAKE PLACE, AND THE VENDOR PROVIDES ALL PATIENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING RETURNING THE ACCOUNT TO US. |
| PART VI, LINE 2: | NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKIN- NGMC HAS PARTNERED WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO FORM THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE CONSORTIUM. THIS GROUP HAS WORKED WITH A LOCAL UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP AN ONGOING DATABASE OF FIVE DATA ELEMENTS THAT WILL GIVE THE COMMUNITY UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING ITS RESIDENTS. THE FIVE DATA ELEMENTS COLLECTED ARE: BMI (HEIGHT/WEIGHT), A1C, BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, LDL, AND MICROALBUMIN. THIS GIVES US INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING HEALTH ISSUES: OBESITY, DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, AND HYPERTENSION. THE GROUP HAS COLLECTED DATA ON BOTH ADULTS, AS WELL AS PEDIATRIC PATIENTS.- WE REGULARLY MONITOR THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS PUBLISHED BY THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (HTTP://WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG/ABOUT-PROJECT), AS WELL AS CDC WONDER AND OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION.- NGMC ANNUALLY REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS OF CHNA OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDES QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ON IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEEDS.NGMC CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN LIFE-SAVING HEART AND VASCULAR CARE BY BECOMING THE FIRST HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE STATE WITH HOSPITALS DESIGNATED AS EMERGENCY CARDIAC CARE CENTERS BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH), WHICH THE SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN FY22. THIS ACHIEVEMENT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE WALLS OF OUR SYSTEM CONNECTING FIRST RESPONDERS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND CARDIOLOGISTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO ENSURE EACH PATIENT RECEIVES THE LEVEL OF CARE THEY NEED.THE GEORGIA DPH USES A THREE-LEVEL DESIGNATION SYSTEM TO RANK THE CAPABILITIES OF EACH FACILITY:- NGMC GAINESVILLE RECEIVED LEVEL 1 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS PERFORM OPEN HEART SURGERY AND INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATIONS).- NGMC BRASELTON RECEIVED LEVEL 2 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS PERFORM INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATIONS).- NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKIN BOTH RECEIVED LEVEL 3 DESIGNATION (HOSPITALS STABILIZE PATIENTS UNTIL THEY ARE TRANSPORTED TO A LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2 CENTER).EMPLOYEES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER ACTIVELY LEAD OR SUPPORT COMMUNITY, CIVIC, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ON THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER. NGMC BARROW CAN ASSESS HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES THROUGH SERVICE ON THESE COMMITTEES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER OF NGMC BARROW SUNITA SINGH SERVES AS CO-CHAIR OF THE NGHS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COUNCIL. SINGH ALSO SERVES AS VICE CHAIR FOR BARROW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S WOMEN IN BUSINESS PROGRAM AND FOR THE BARROW ARTS & SCIENCE ACADEMY'S GOVERNANCE TEAM. FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS, SHE HAS SERVED AS THE CHAIR OF FRIENDS OF BOY SCOUTS BENEFITING BARROW COUNTY BOY SCOUTS PROGRAM AND ADDITIONALLY SERVES ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR NEGA COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. SINGH ALSO REPRESENTS BARROW COUNTY BY SERVING ON THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT REVIEW PANELIST FOR UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND GO RED FOR WOMEN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. |
| PART VI, LINE 3: | NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKINEDUCATION BEGINS WITH OUR PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION. SIGNS ARE PROMINENTLY POSTED AT CHECK IN, REGISTRATION, AND WAITING AREAS. BUSINESS CARDS AND FLIERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. REGISTRARS PROVIDE COPIES OF OUR APPLICATION UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVES PROVIDE BEDSIDE SCREENING IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, AND TO UNINSURED BEDDED PATIENTS DURING STAFFED HOURS OR VIA FOLLOW UP PHONE CALLS IF A BEDDED PATIENT IS DICHARGED PRIOR TO SCREENING. OUR NGHS WEBSITE INCLUDES OUR PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY, POLICY, AND APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH & SPANISH. OUR PATIENT PORTAL, MYCHART, INCLUDES A SELF-SERVICE ONLINE APPLICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ASSISTANCE. OUR PATIENT BILLING CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM IS TRAINED TO PROVIDE DETAILED SUPPORT TO PATIENTS WHO HAVE A HIGH BALANCE OR EXPRESS DIFFICULTY IN AFFORDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. ALL PATIENT SCREENED BY A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVE OR WHO SUBMIT AN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MAY RECEIVE COUNSELING REGARDING GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY MAY QUALIFY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEDICAID AND DISABILITY. |
| PART VI, LINE 4: | NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKINPOPULATION: FROM 2010 TO 2021, THE HEALTH SYSTEM'S TOTAL SERVICE AREA ("TSA") POPULATION GREW AN ESTIMATED 1.8% PER YEAR ON AVERAGE COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 1.0% AND THE US AT 0.6%. POPULATION FOR THE TSA IN 2021 IS ESTIMATED TO BE 1,102,741 REPRESENTING A TOTAL GROWTH RATE OF 21.6% SINCE 2010, COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S GROWTH (11.1%) AND THE US (7.3%) OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD. THE TSA'S POPULATION GROWTH RATE IS PROJECTED TO OUTPACE GEORGIA AND THE US THROUGH AT LEAST 2023, THUS CONTINUING TO DRIVE ABOVE AVERAGE DEMAND FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES. SOURCES: US CENSUS BUREAU; ESRI, INC.HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HOME VALUES: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR THE TSA IS CURRENTLY $64,179 COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT $65,060. THE MEDIAN HOME VALUE FOR THE TSA IS CURRENTLY $215,800 COMPARED TO THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT $206,700. SOURCES: US CENSUS BUREAU; ESRI, INC.EMPLOYMENT: THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE NGHS TOTAL SERVICE AREA WAS 2.7% IN 2021 COMPARED WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT 3.9% AND THE U.S. AT 5.3%. FOR AT LEAST THE LAST 11 YEARS, THE TSA HAS CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BELOW THOSE OF GEORGIA AND THE U.S. SOURCE: US BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS; ESRI, INC. |
| PART VI, LINE 5: | NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKINNORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF 15 MEMBERS AND REPRESENTS THE COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY.PRACTITIONERS AT NGHS AND NGMC ENTITIES UNDERGO EXTENSIVE ONBOARDING PRIOR TO BEING AFFILIATED WITH THE HEALTH SYSTEM, SECURING STANDARD OF CARE AND SAFETY TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER CONDUCTS PHYSICIAN MANPOWER STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS NEEDED BY SPECIALTY TO MEET COMMUNITY NEED. INFORMATION FROM THESE STUDIES IS USED TO HELP GUIDE DECISIONS FOR PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT.ALL REVENUES MORE THAN EXPENSES ARE REINVESTED INTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND NO PROFITS ACCRUE TO INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS. THE MEDICAL CENTER'S POLICY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CHARITY CARE POLICY) HELPS ENSURE ACCESS TO HOSPITAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, I.E., PATIENTS WITH A FAMILY INCOME OF UP TO AND INCLUDING/EQUAL TO 150 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES QUALIFY FOR A 100 PERCENT CHARITY ADJUSTMENT, WHICH MEANS THAT THEIR QUALIFYING SERVICES ARE FREE. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENTS WITH A FAMILY INCOME OF 151 TO 300 PERCENT QUALIFY FOR DISCOUNTED CARE ON A SLIDING SCALE, WITH THE MOST THAT A PATIENT WOULD PAY IS THE MEDICARE RATE.NGMC LUMPKINNGMC PROVIDED FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE, AN INDIGENT HEALTH CLINIC IN LUMPKIN COUNTY THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES FOR THE AREA'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. NGMC DONATED $15,000 TO HELP SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS IN FY22 NGMC LUMPKIN DIRECTOR KAY HALL SERVED ON THE BOARD OF THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE AND NAVIGATION TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE VALUE OF STAFF TIME IN FY22 TOTALED $3,227.NGMC FUNDED SUPPORT FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC IN FY22. THE GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY STRIVES TO MAKE DAWSON COUNTY A BETTER PLACE BY PROVIDING HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NONE. IN FY22, NGMC PROVIDED OFFICE SPACE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CLINIC AT A VALUE OF $185,193 ALONG WITH AN ADDITIONAL DONATION OF $10,000 TO THE CLINIC. |
| PART VI, LINE 6: | NGMC BARROW AND NGMC LUMPKINNORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER (NGMC) IS AN AFFILIATE OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM. OTHER AFFILIATES ALONG WITH NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON INCLUDE NGMC BARROW, NGMC LUMPKIN, NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS, RIVER PLACE MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA I, AND GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE, LLC.THE MISSION OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AND ALL RELATED AFFILIATES IS TO "IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO." AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC TREATS PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY AND IS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF HALL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF CHARITABLE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES ACUTE AND SPECIALTY INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR A REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF OVER 18 COUNTIES AND RECEIVES NO LOCAL TAX SUPPORT FROM ANY OF THOSE COUNTIES FOR OPERATIONS OR INDIGENT CARE.THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION HELPS SUPPORT THE MISSION OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE SERVICES OFFERED AT NGMC, AS WELL HEALTH-FOCUSED SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS WORKS TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYERS, AND THE EMPLOYEES THEY REPRESENT THROUGH INSURANCE PRODUCTS THAT HELP SUPPORT PATIENT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.RIVER PLACE MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA 1 IS A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING THAT IS HOME TO AN URGENT CARE CENTER, IMAGING CENTER, OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER, FULL-SERVICE LAB AND MANY PRIVATE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES REPRESENTING MORE THAN 20 MEDICAL SPECIALTIES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE IN THE SOUTHERN REGION SERVED BY NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM.NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP IS A MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP WITH MORE THAN 400 PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND OTHER CLINICAL STAFF PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT 65 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA, WHICH FURTHER IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO CARE FOR THE REGION OF 19 COUNTIES.NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEERS AND AUXILIANS ARE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO GIVE OF THEMSELVES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY IS COMMITTED TO INVOLVING DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THE SERVICES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICE ASSISTING WITH NON-MEDICAL DUTIES AS THEY PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND VISITORS.THE AFFILIATION BETWEEN NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER'S HEART AND VASCULAR SERVICES AND GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER ENSURES PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LATEST CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY AND RECEIVE TOP QUALITY CARE FROM TOP PHYSICIANS. THIS GROUP HAS SEVERAL OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEASTERN PART OF GEORGIA AND PROVIDES ALL CARDIOVASCULAR SUBSPECIALTY CARE, INCLUDING GENERAL, INVASIVE, AND INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, AND WOMEN'S CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH PROGRAMS. |
| PART VI, LINE 7, REPORTS FILED WITH STATES | GA |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (31 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ||||||||
| PO BOX 1685 | ATLANTA | GA | 30301 | 131788491 | 501(C)(3) | $42,500 | $0 | RELAY FOR LIFE SPONSORSHIP |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | ||||||||
| PO BOX 841750 | DALLAS | TX | 75284 | 135613797 | 501(C)(3) | $47,739 | $0 | HEARTWALK SPONSORSHIP |
| CHATEAU ELAN MILITARY SUPPORT | ||||||||
| 6004 CHICKASAW LANE | BRASELTON | GA | 30517 | 841848145 | 501(C)(3) | $7,500 | $0 | CE MILITARY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS |
| COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE INC | ||||||||
| PO BOX 712 | DAHLONEGA | GA | 30533 | 371554437 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | $0 | TOMATO SUPPER SPONSORSHIP |
| DACULA HIGH SCHOOL TOUCHDOWN | ||||||||
| PO BOX 826 | DACULA | GA | 30019 | 463461731 | 501(C)(3) | $5,500 | $0 | TIMEOUT SPONSOR 2500, FIRST DOWN SPONSOR 3000 |
| DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ||||||||
| PO BOX 299 | DAWSONVILLE | GA | 30534 | 581950100 | 115 | $24,400 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER | ||||||||
| 2125 ELACHEE DRIVE | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30504 | 581643768 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP |
| FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ||||||||
| 212 WEBB STREET | CUMMING | GA | 30040 | 581048245 | 501(C)(3) | $15,500 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| GAINESVILLE JAYCEES | ||||||||
| PO BOX 126 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 311763149 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP |
| GAINESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION | ||||||||
| 830 GREEN STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 586000581 | $26,000 | $0 | 2 YEAR SPONSORSHIP 16K, 2022 WILSHIRE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS SPONSOR 10K | |
| GAINESVILLE PARKS AND GREENWAY | ||||||||
| 830 GREEN STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 582263214 | 115 | $11,000 | $0 | 2021 WILSHIRE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS 10K, BUTTERFLY RELEASE SPONSORSHIP 1K |
| GOERGIA CENTER FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE | ||||||||
| 3032 BRIARCLIFF ROAD | ATLANTA | GA | 30329 | 871005670 | 501(C)(3) | $8,000 | $0 | GA NURSING WORKFORCE SPONSOR |
| GEORGIA EMS ASSOCIATION | ||||||||
| 386 RIVER POINT DRIVE | MCDONOUGH | GA | 30252 | 581867952 | 501(C)(6) | $6,000 | $0 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP |
| GLORY HOPE AND LIFE INC | ||||||||
| 725 JESSE JEWELL PKWY STE 270 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 264134012 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | $0 | ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP |
| GOOD NEWS CLINICS | ||||||||
| 810 PINE STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581895047 | 501(C)(3) | $160,648 | $0 | 25% OPERATING EXPENSE ALONG WITH INCENTIVE |
| GOOD SHEPARD CLINIC OF DAWSON | ||||||||
| 452 HWY 53 E 1009 | DAWSONVILLE | GA | 30534 | 270245804 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | GRITS AND GRANOLA EVENT SPONSOR |
| GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ||||||||
| PO BOX 374 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 580251406 | 501(C)(3) | $27,060 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| INTERACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD | ||||||||
| 999 CHESTNUT STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 753077646 | 501(C)(3) | $7,000 | $0 | SPONSORSHIPS |
| J'A PLACE RECOVERY CENTER | ||||||||
| 664 LANIER PARK DRIVE | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 830897362 | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 | $0 | DONATION 1K, SPONSORSHIP 5K |
| JACKSON COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | ||||||||
| PO BOX 629 | JEFFERSON | GA | 30549 | 581238040 | 501(C)(3) | $27,100 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| JOHN JARRARD FOUNDATION | ||||||||
| 500 JESSE JEWELL PKWY STE 300 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 208879399 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | SPONSOR ANNUAL CONCERT |
| LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC PARK | ||||||||
| PO BOX 369 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 582094780 | 501(C)(3) | $606,500 | $0 | SPONSORSHIP FOR PLAZA 600K, SPONSORSHIPS 6500 |
| LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION | ||||||||
| 56 INDIAN DRIVE | DAHLONEGA | GA | 30533 | 743144389 | 501(C)(3) | $7,500 | $0 | TURKEY TROT SPONSORSHIP 2500 , TASTE OF THE MTNS 5K |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER | ||||||||
| PO BOX 1451 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 581443900 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | PILLAR SPONSOR |
| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MGT | ||||||||
| 4850 GOLDEN PARKWAY | BUFORD | GA | 30518 | 135641985 | 501(C)(3) | $8,000 | $0 | SPONSORSHIPS |
| ROTARY CLUB OF DAWSON COUNTY | ||||||||
| PO BOX 1495 | DAWSONVILLE | GA | 30534 | 821123575 | 501(C)(3) | $17,500 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| ROTARY CLUB OF GAINESVILLE | ||||||||
| PO BOX 382 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 586044389 | 501(C)(4) | $10,500 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| STERLING ON THE LAKE | ||||||||
| 7005 LAKE STERLING BLVD | FLOWERY BRANCH | GA | 30542 | 510493899 | $5,500 | $0 | SPONSORSHIP | |
| WOMENSOURCE INC | ||||||||
| PO BOX 684 | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30503 | 262882799 | 501(C)(3) | $10,000 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| YMCA | ||||||||
| 2455 YMCA DRIVE | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 582203268 | 501(C)(3) | $21,500 | $0 | VARIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
| YMCA | ||||||||
| 50 BRAD AKINS DR | WINDER | GA | 30680 | 582203268 | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 | $0 | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 25 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 1 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. APPROVAL IS OBTAINED PRIOR TO DISBURSEMENT. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantiation Required | Yes (1) | SubstantiationRequiredInd |
| Compensation Committee | Yes (X) | CompensationCommitteeInd |
| Independent Consultant | Yes (X) | IndependentConsultantInd |
| Form990 Of Other Organizations | Yes (X) | Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Written Employment Contract | Yes (X) | WrittenEmploymentContractInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | Yes (1) | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | Yes (1) | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (23 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CLIFTON HASTINGS | ||||||||||||||
| MEMBER,PHYSICIAN-NGPG | $0 | $721,715 | $0 | $100,000 | $0 | $25,727 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $34,128 | $0 | $891,720 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERPONT BROWN | ||||||||||||||
| MEMBER,PHYSICIAN-NGPG | $0 | $370,314 | $0 | $123,734 | $0 | $27,054 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $30,339 | $0 | $561,591 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BURRELL | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | $0 | $1,132,808 | $0 | $472,030 | $0 | $52,914 | $0 | $75,452 | $0 | $25,392 | $0 | $1,758,596 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN D STEINES | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $0 | $626,308 | $0 | $298,270 | $0 | $49,884 | $0 | $87,593 | $0 | $29,090 | $0 | $1,091,145 | $0 | $73,497 |
| STEPHEN KELLY | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | $0 | $226,602 | $0 | $80,017 | $0 | $20,818 | $0 | $39,957 | $0 | $17,247 | $0 | $384,641 | $0 | $27,934 |
| MICHAEL COVERT | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $0 | $796,904 | $0 | $374,154 | $0 | $43,014 | $0 | $105,863 | $0 | $24,329 | $0 | $1,344,264 | $0 | $95,713 |
| ANDREI BOYARSHINOV | ||||||||||||||
| VP LEGAL AFFAIRS & CHIEF LEGAL OFFIC | $0 | $420,579 | $0 | $152,811 | $0 | $38,085 | $0 | $62,303 | $0 | $30,059 | $0 | $703,837 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD HATFIELD | ||||||||||||||
| VP - REGIONAL HOSPITALS | $0 | $195,831 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $729 | $0 | $4,731 | $0 | $15,674 | $0 | $216,965 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PARAVATE | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - NGHS | $0 | $416,607 | $0 | $172,337 | $0 | $22,152 | $0 | $63,143 | $0 | $28,628 | $0 | $702,867 | $0 | $49,663 |
| DANIEL TUFFY | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT AND CAO - NGPG | $0 | $410,357 | $0 | $170,181 | $0 | $22,603 | $0 | $61,198 | $0 | $29,582 | $0 | $693,921 | $0 | $49,043 |
| HABIB SAMADY | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT - GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE | $0 | $972,102 | $0 | $177,790 | $0 | $49,055 | $0 | $94,888 | $0 | $11,958 | $0 | $1,305,793 | $0 | $0 |
| LORIE SHOEMAKER | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE - CONTRACT | $0 | $368,341 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $368,341 | $0 | $0 |
| LUISA GUTMAN | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS | $0 | $173,265 | $0 | $74,219 | $0 | $228,999 | $0 | $38,267 | $0 | $8,967 | $0 | $523,717 | $0 | $62,791 |
| MELISSA TYMCHUK | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF OF STAFF | $0 | $272,797 | $0 | $84,863 | $0 | $31,879 | $0 | $49,499 | $0 | $31,952 | $0 | $470,990 | $0 | $27,862 |
| TRACY VARDEMAN | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS | $0 | $373,629 | $0 | $178,223 | $0 | $24,432 | $0 | $73,507 | $0 | $26,040 | $0 | $675,831 | $0 | $40,422 |
| JEH-WEI CHENG | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $0 | $580,746 | $0 | $147,538 | $0 | $20,556 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $14,013 | $0 | $773,003 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL DAVIS | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $0 | $471,539 | $0 | $247,828 | $0 | $27,054 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $32,069 | $0 | $788,640 | $0 | $0 |
| NIMA GHASEMZADEH | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $0 | $578,614 | $0 | $152,774 | $0 | $20,670 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $11,463 | $0 | $773,671 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN WHITNEY | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $0 | $666,235 | $0 | $257,517 | $0 | $2,652 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $20,227 | $0 | $956,781 | $0 | $0 |
| UGOCHUKWU EGOLUM | ||||||||||||||
| PHYSICIAN | $0 | $492,665 | $0 | $243,571 | $0 | $20,556 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $29,896 | $0 | $796,838 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA SIMPSON | ||||||||||||||
| FORMER CHIEF NURSING EXECUTIVE - NGM | $0 | $100,597 | $0 | $3,758 | $0 | $829 | $0 | $4,244 | $0 | $846 | $0 | $110,274 | $0 | $3,758 |
| LOUIS SMITH JR | ||||||||||||||
| FORMER PRESIDENT - NGMC - SYSTEM ACU | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $179,296 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,231 | $0 | $187,527 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL JOHNSON MD | ||||||||||||||
| FORMER CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - NGHS | $0 | $997,102 | $0 | $177,790 | $0 | $24,055 | $0 | $10,150 | $0 | $11,958 | $0 | $1,221,055 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINES 4A-B | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS: LUISA GUTMAN $ 225,816 LOUIS SMITH JR. $ 179,296 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 457(F) EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN ANDREI BOYARSHINOV $ 52,153 BRENDA SIMPSON $ 3,758 BRIAN D. STEINES $ 77,443 CHRISTOPHER PARAVATE $ 52,993 DANIEL TUFFY $ 52,330 HABIB SAMADY $ 84,738 LUISA GUTMAN $ 32,097 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 31,718 MICHAEL COVERT $ 95,713 STEPHEN KELLY $ 29,807 TRACY M. VARDEMAN $ 46,373 CAROL H. BURRELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO: BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2017, NGHS INVESTED IN A JOINTLY-OWNED SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE PLAN FOR MS. BURRELL. THE ASSET VALUE AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 WAS $6,013,878 AND IS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART X, LINE 5. SEE ALSO SCHEDULE L, PART V FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE. EMPLOYER PAYMENT FROM 457(F) PLAN (INCLUDING VESTED EARNINGS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED COMPENSATION): BRENDA SIMPSON $ 3,758 BRIAN D. STEINES $ 76,992 CHRISTOPHER PARAVATE $ 52,025 DANIEL TUFFY $ 51,375 LUISA GUTMAN $ 63,083 MELISSA TYMCHUK $ 29,187 MICHAEL COVERT $ 95,713 TRACY M. VARDEMAN $ 42,344 STEPHEN KELLY $ 29,262 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Loans Btwn Org Interested Prsn LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | CAROL BURRELL | PersonNm |
| Relationship With Org | PRESIDENT & CEO | RelationshipWithOrgTxt |
| Loan Purpose | SEE PART V | LoanPurposeTxt |
| Loan From Organization | Yes (X) | LoanFromOrganizationInd |
| Original Principal | $5,600,000 | OriginalPrincipalAmt |
| Balance Due | $6,013,878 | BalanceDueAmt |
| Default | 0 | DefaultInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (1) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Written Agreement | Yes (1) | WrittenAgreementInd |
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| Total Balance Due | $6,013,878 | TotalBalanceDueAmt |
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| Explanation | EXPLANATION FOR NON-RECOURSE SPLIT DOLLAR TRANSACTION WITH CAROL BURRELL, PRESIDENT & CEO:NGHS PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS THROUGH AN ALTERNATIVE FUNDING ARRANGEMENT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) REFERS TO AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT SPLIT DOLLAR (CASD). ALTHOUGH THE IRS REQUIRES REPORTING IN THE LOAN SECTION OF SCHEDULE L, CASD IS NOT AN ACTUAL LOAN AND NO FUNDS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE EXECUTIVE. RATHER, THE "LOAN" TREATMENT APPLIES BECAUSE, AFTER THE EXECUTIVE HAS RECEIVED RETIREMENT BENEFITS, NGHS WILL RECOVER ALL OF ITS OUTLAYS PLUS INTEREST. THE RECOVERY RIGHT IS A KEY ADVANTAGE OF CASD FOR THE ORGANIZATION. RATHER THAN PAYING RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO THE EXECUTIVE THAT WOULD NEVER BE RECOVERED, UNDER CASD NGHS WILL RECOVER NOT ONLY ITS OUTLAYS, BUT ALSO CONSIDERATION FOR THE TIME VALUE OF MONEY.CASD WORKS AS FOLLOWS. NGHS DEPOSITS FUNDS INTO A CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ON THE EXECUTIVE'S LIFE. DURING LIFE, TO THE EXTENT THE EXECUTIVE FULFILLS SERVICE AND VESTING REQUIREMENTS, THE EXECUTIVE CAN BORROW AGAINST VALUES IN THE POLICY TO SUPPLEMENT RETIREMENT INCOME. POLICY PERFORMANCE IS CLOSELY MONITORED. IF POLICY PERFORMANCE LAGS, THE EXECUTIVE'S BORROWING RIGHTS ARE REDUCED TO PROTECT NGHS'S RECOVERY RIGHTS.AT THE EXECUTIVE'S DEATH, THE POLICY DEATH PROCEEDS ARE FIRST USED TO REPAY NGHS ITS DEPOSITS PLUS COMPOUNDED INTEREST (AT THE IRS LONG-TERM APPLICABLE FEDERAL RATE). THE EXECUTIVE'S BENEFICIARY THEN RECEIVES ANY PROJECTED RETIREMENT BORROWING THE EXECUTIVE DID NOT ACCESS DURING LIFE. | ExplanationTxt |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) IS A GEORGIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM WITH THE MISSION TO "IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO." THE HEALTH SYSTEM SERVES MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN 19 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INCLUDING ONCOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, CARDIAC SURGERY, CRITICAL CARE, SURGICAL TRAUMA, NEONATOLOGY, AND WOMEN'S CARE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM, ALL REVENUE GENERATED ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPROVED SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. IT IS LED BY VOLUNTEER BOARDS MADE UP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS. NGHS OPERATES THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL CAMPUSES: NGMC BARROW, LLC: A 56-BED LICENSED HOSPITAL IN WINDER. IN JULY 2018, NGHS ACQUIRED NGMC LUMPKIN, LLC (FORMERLY CHESTATEE REGIONAL HOSPITAL) TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY SERVICES, TEN INPATIENT BEDS, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES IN DAHLONEGA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. IN JUNE 2022, NGMC LUMPKIN BROKE GROUND ON A NEW HOSPITAL IN DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA, WHICH WILL ENHANCE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR AREA RESIDENTS. NGHS AFFILIATE NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER (NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON), OPERATES A 557-LICENSED BED INPATIENT FACILITY IN GAINESVILLE AND A 134-LICENSED BED INPATIENT FACILITY IN BRASELTON. OTHER AFFILIATES INCLUDE THE NGHS FOUNDATION (THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. D/B/A THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION), GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE, LLC, AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP (NGPG). NGPG BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 500 TALENTED PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, MIDWIVES, AND OTHER CLINICAL STAFF AT MORE THAN 65 LOCATIONS ACROSS NORTH GEORGIA. NGPG IS THE STATE'S SIXTH-LARGEST PHYSICIAN GROUP OFFERING EXPERTISE IN MORE THAN 25 SPECIALTIES. ECONOMIC IMPACT NGMC SERVES AS A FINANCIAL ENGINE FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY. IN 2021 (LATEST NUMBERS AVAILABLE), THE FOUR HOSPITALS COLLECTIVELY HAD A $4.2 BILLION LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIC IMPACT, ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY THE GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (GHA), WHICH APPLIED AN ECONOMIC MULTIPLIER TO THE HOSPITAL'S DIRECT EXPENDITURES TO ACCOUNT FOR THE "RIPPLE" EFFECT THE HOSPITAL'S SPENDING HAS ON OTHER SECTORS OF THE LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIES. THE REPORT FOUND THAT THROUGH ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT, NGMC SUSTAINED 15,000 FULL-TIME JOBS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND THE STATE, IN ADDITION TO NEARLY 9,000 EMPLOYEES THE SYSTEM DIRECTLY EMPLOYED. CHARITY CARE IN FY22, NGMC HOSPITALS PROVIDED CHARITY CARE IN THE COMMUNITY AT THE COST OF AN ESTIMATED $84.2 MILLION AND RECEIVED NO LOCAL TAX REVENUE FROM HALL COUNTY OR ANY OTHER COUNTIES TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OR CARE PROVIDED TO INDIGENT RESIDENTS. THE CHARITY CARE POLICY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UP TO 300 PERCENT OF THE POVERTY LEVEL MANY HOSPITALS PROVIDE CHARITY ADJUSTMENTS ONLY TO THE LEVEL THAT MATCHES THE STATE DEFINITION OF MEDICALLY INDIGENT BUT NOT AT THE LEVEL THAT NGMC OFFERS. NGMC'S CHARITY CARE POLICY SUPPORTS PROVIDING CARE FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM, ALL REVENUE GENERATED ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES WAS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPROVED SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. TOTAL ESTIMATED CHARITY CARE COST FOR EACH HOSPITAL ENTITY IN FY22: -NGMC GAINESVILLE/BRASELTON: $36.1 MILLION FOR HALL COUNTY RESIDENTS + $43.5 MILLION FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF HALL FOR A TOTAL OF $79.6 MILLION. -NGMC BARROW: $2.6 MILLION FOR BARROW COUNTY RESIDENTS + $1.2 MILLION FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF BARROW FOR A TOTAL OF $3.8 MILLION. -NGMC LUMPKIN: $425,000 FOR LUMPKIN COUNTY RESIDENTS + $375,000 FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF LUMPKIN FOR A TOTAL OF $800,000. -TOTAL ESTIMATED CHARITY CARE COST FOR EACH HOSPITAL ENTITY IN FY22: $84.2 MILLION LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENT PROGRAMS: NGMC HOSPITALS ARE KEY PARTICIPANTS AND FISCAL SPONSORS IN PROGRAMS AIMED AT TREATING LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENTS, INCLUDING THE GOOD NEWS CLINICS, THE LARGEST FREE HEALTHCARE CLINIC IN GEORGIA, AND HEALTH ACCESS, A LOCAL SERVICE THAT MATCHES FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS TO SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO CARE, AMONG OTHER SERVICES. NGMC WAS THE PRIMARY HOSPITAL FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS IN GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN COUNTIES SUCH AS BANKS, LUMPKIN, RABUN, UNION, AND WHITE, WHERE MANY KEY MEDICAL SPECIALTIES ARE UNAVAILABLE. NGMC TAX FUNDING: SINCE 2000, NGMC GAINESVILLE HAS PROVIDED NEARLY THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE OUTLINED IN REQUIREMENTS BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH TO PASS A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR NEW SERVICES SUCCESSFULLY. UNLIKE MANY GEORGIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS HELD TO THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, NGMC DOES NOT RECEIVE TAX FUNDING FROM ITS LOCAL COUNTY TO HELP FUND INDIGENT CARE FOR AREA RESIDENTS. NGMC GAINESVILLE WAS FOURTH IN THE TOP HOSPITALS FOR NET UNCOMPENSATED CARE ($101 M) PROVIDED IN GEORGIA BASED ON STATE FISCAL YEAR (SFY) 2022 INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND (ICTF) TOTAL HOSPITAL SPECIFIC DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) LIMITS; MANY OF THE HOSPITALS ON THE LIST RECEIVED LOCAL TAX DOLLARS, WHILE NGMC DID NOT (SFY RUNS FROM JULY 1- JUNE 30). IRS OBLIGATIONS AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL, NGMC CARRIES ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS IN 1965. THESE OBLIGATIONS ARE: OPERATE A FULL-TIME EMERGENCY ROOM THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY: -NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON HAD 147,030 ER VISITS, OPERATING THE BUSIEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN GEORGIA; NGMC BARROW AND LUMPKIN ALSO OPERATE A 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROOM. -IN FY22, 16% OF ALL NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS WERE MADE BY SELF-PAY PATIENTS; 19% FOR BARROW, AND 15% FOR LUMPKIN. -PROVIDE NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ANYONE UNABLE TO PAY, AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES TO ANYONE IN THE NGHS SERVICE AREA NOT ABLE TO PAY. -NGMC PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, ADVANCED SPECIALTY, AND PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY, SERVING 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 18 COUNTIES. -IN FY22, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON WAS 60.4% MEDICARE/MEDICAID, 31.4% COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 8.2% SELF-PAY. -IN FY22, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT BARROW WAS 57.8% FOR MEDICARE/ MEDICAID, 28.8% FOR COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 13.4% FOR SELF-PAY. -IN FY22, NGMC'S PAYOR MIX AT LUMPKIN WAS 59.5% FOR MEDICARE/ MEDICAID, 29.2% FOR COMMERCIAL/OTHER INSURANCE AND 11.3% FOR SELF-PAY. PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE: 52.1% OF PATIENTS SERVED BY NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON IN FY22 WERE MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PATIENTS; 49.5% FOR BARROW AND 49.2% FOR LUMPKIN. CREATE A GOVERNING BOARD THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES: MORE THAN 90 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GOVERNANCE THROUGH NGHS, NGMC AND OTHER SUBSIDIARY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. REINVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS IN OPERATIONS: AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE REVENUE GENERATED BY NGMC AND ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION NGHS, ABOVE OPERATING EXPENSES, IS REINVESTED INTO THE COMMUNITY. INDIGENT CARE TRUST FUND (ICTF): IN 2022, NGMC GAINESVILLE BRASELTON RECEIVED $11.2 MILLION IN NET FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE MEDICAID DSH (ICTF) PROGRAM TO PARTIALLY OFFSET A FINANCIAL LOSS OF $101 MILLION IN COST THE MEDICAL CENTER INCURRED TREATING UNINSURED AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. IN ADDITION, NGMC RECEIVED $8.8 MILLION IN NET FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE MEDICAID UPL PROGRAM TO ADJUST MEDICAID PAYMENTS UPWARD TO MATCH MEDICARE PAYMENT LEVELS. ESTABLISHED IN 1990, THE ICTF EXPANDS MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND SERVICES. IT SUPPORTS RURAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES THAT SERVE THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT AND FUNDS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICALLY INDIGENT GEORGIANS. GEORGIA'S DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE ICTF. IT ASSISTS HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS THAT CARE FOR HIGH PROPORTIONS OF MEDICAID, UNINSURED, AND/OR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: WITH SIGNIFICANT INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, THE HOSPITAL ENTITIES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL SYSTEM COMPLETED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2022. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS GATHERED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS AND INTERVIEWS, PLUS ONLINE SURVEYS THAT GARNERED APPROXIMATELY 4,500 RESPONSES, WELL ABOVE EXPECTED RESPONSE RATES. THE STUDY IDENTIFIED THE THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT FIT HAND-IN-GLOVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION: MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | FOR DETAILS ON HOW NGMC AND ITS PARTNERS ARE ACTIVELY ADDRESSING THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN ITS CHNA, GO TO WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. THERE YOU WILL FIND THE CHNA EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES (BOTH IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH), THE FULL CHNA, AND DATA RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE INTERACTIVE TABLEAU DATA TOOL. GRANTS AND COMMITMENTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT: IN FY22, THE NGHS FOUNDATION RECEIVED A $1 MILLION GRANT FROM THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO FUND MATERNAL CARDIAC PROGRAM INITIATIVES TO REDUCE HIGHER MORTALITY RATES AMONG MINORITIES. THE GRANT WAS AWARDED TO ONLY NINE RECIPIENTS TO SUPPORT STATE-LED MATERNAL HEALTH INNOVATION. WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE ARE USING THE FUNDING TO STUDY AND PREVENT CARDIAC DISEASE AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN. TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT AWARD GRANT: IN FY22, NGMC WAS AWARDED THE $15,000 TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT AWARD GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF LIBRARIES OF MEDICINE (NNLM) TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE GRANT'S GOAL IS TO PROMOTE DIGITAL EQUITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING IN ONLINE RESOURCES. NGMC'S PROJECT GOAL IS TO IMPROVE PHYSICIAN CULTURAL COMPETENCY THROUGH SHARED PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCES. TO ACCOMPLISH THE SPECIFIC AIMS OF THE PROJECT, NGMC PROPOSED A LONGITUDINAL DIVERSITY SIMULATION CURRICULUM INCORPORATING VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) ENTITLED "VIRTUAL REALITY DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION: A NOVEL APPROACH TO RECOGNIZING AND MANAGING BIASES BY DEVELOPING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY LONGITUDINAL SIMULATION CURRICULUM." CHANGE GRANT RECIPIENTS: SEVERAL NGMC EMPLOYEES SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED FOR CHANGE GRANT PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH WE ARE TARGETING COMMUNITY HEALTH (WATCH), THE NGMC EMPLOYEE GIVING CLUB. HAYLEY WOODARD EXTENDED BOOKS FOR BABIES, A PROGRAM AIDING CASE MANAGEMENT IN PROVIDING NICU FAMILIES WITH BOOKS THROUGHOUT THE CHILD'S FIRST YEAR. JANEANE WALKER, PHD, INITIATED A RESEARCH PROJECT TRACKING THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 USING FITNESS TECHNOLOGY. RALPH ABLES IMPLEMENTED A FREE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR LOW-INCOME NGPG PATIENTS, ENSURING THEIR ATTENDANCE AT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THESE ENDEAVORS ENHANCED THE PATIENT, VISITOR, AND STAFF EXPERIENCE, ADVANCING NGMC'S MISSION TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. $5 MILLION GIFT COMMITMENT: IN FY22, NGHS FOUNDATION RECEIVED THE LARGEST GIFT COMMITMENT IN ITS HISTORY, AS CHARLES AND DIANE STEPHENS PLEDGED A $5 MILLION ESTATE GIFT TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM'S INAUGURAL FREESTANDING HOSPICE HOUSE. THE TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTING THE HOSPICE FACILITY IS EXPECTED TO REACH $10 MILLION, AND TO INITIATE THE PROJECT, AN ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION IN COMMITMENTS IS REQUIRED. $100K COMMITMENT TO CLINICAL PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT: IN FY22, THE FOUNDATION BOARD APPROVED AN ALLOCATION OF AN EXTRA $100,000 TO EXPAND NGMC'S CLINICAL PIPELINE STRATEGIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THIS FUNDING ARRIVED AT A CRUCIAL MOMENT OF GLOBAL DEMAND FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE FUNDING WILL FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES, OFFER NECESSARY EDUCATION FOR THEIR SUCCESS, ENABLE SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND ESTABLISH LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. NEW CHANGE GRANTS FUNDED BY EMPLOYEE GIVING: IN FY22, TWO NEW OUTDOOR SPACES OPENED BENEFITING THE MANY PATIENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS OF NGMC: A THERAPY MOBILITY GARDEN IN GAINESVILLE AND A SERENITY GARDEN AT NGMC BARROW. BOTH PROJECTS WERE EMPLOYEE-SUBMITTED IDEAS, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR CHANGE GRANTS PROGRAM. LAUNCHED IN 2019, CHANGE GRANTS ARE FULLY FUNDED BY WATCH, THE EMPLOYEE GIVING CLUB OF THE NGHS FOUNDATION. THE NGHS FOUNDATION: THE NGHS FOUNDATION RAISED FUNDS FOR NGMC BRASELTON'S NICU, SAFE KIDS AND THE GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM THROUGH MARKETPLACE, THE LAUREL CLASSIC AND THE MEDICAL CENTER OPEN. DONATIONS TOTALED $83,500 IN FUNDING FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, WITH A PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP ON BEHALF OF WILLIS INVESTMENT COUNSEL. THE LAUREL CLASSIC RAISED MORE THAN $111,000, WITH A PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP FROM JACKSON EMC, AND THE MEDICAL CENTER OPEN RAISED MORE THAN $200,000. ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE: IN FY22, NGMC RECEIVED FIVE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO FOLLOWING UP-TO-DATE, RESEARCH-BASED GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE, ULTIMATELY LEADING TO MORE LIVES SAVED, SHORTER RECOVERY TIMES AND FEWER READMISSIONS TO THE HOSPITAL. NGMC QUALIFIED FOR THE AWARD BY DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING QUALITY CARE. INPATIENT MEDICAL REHABILITATION ACCREDITATION: THE INPATIENT MEDICAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM OF NGMC ACHIEVED A THREE-YEAR ACCREDITATION FOR THE INTEGRATED INPATIENT REHAB AND STROKE SPECIALTY FROM THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) IN FY22. CARF ACTS AS THE GOLD-STAR STANDARD FOR QUALITY OF CARE, SERVICE DELIVERY, FISCAL HEALTH, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR REHAB UNITS. THE INPATIENT MEDICAL REHABILITATION UNIT IS ONE OF 12 CARF ACCREDITED UNITS IN GEORGIA AND ONE OF EIGHT FACILITIES WITH A STROKE SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION ACROSS THE STATE. NGMC CARE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER: NGMC OPENED A NEW CARE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER IN 2022, WHICH IS TASKED WITH PLACING INCOMING PATIENTS IN ALL NGMC AREAS AT THE LOCATION THAT BEST SERVES THEIR NEEDS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, NGMC PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED MORE SEAMLESS CARE TO HELP THEM GET BACK HOME FASTER. APEX VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATOR: IN FY22, NGMC BECAME THE FIRST HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE NATION TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SAFETY BY TRAINING ITS SECURITY TEAM WITH THE APEX VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATOR. THE SIMULATOR, WHICH PROVIDES IMMERSIVE DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING, NOW ENABLES OFFICERS TO RESPOND MORE EFFECTIVELY TO REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE AWARD: DURING A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION ON MLK DAY IN FY22, NGMC BOARD CHAIR PHILLIPPA LEWIS MOSS RECEIVED THE NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB'S DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE AWARD, WHICH RECOGNIZED HER DEDICATION TO CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS. SHE WAS ONE OF THREE IN HALL COUNTY HONORED AS A DRUM MAJOR OF THE YEAR. FAMILY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: MONICA NEWTON, DO, PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF OUR FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WAS NAMED THE GEORGIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (GAFP) FAMILY MEDICINE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR. THIS AWARD IS BESTOWED UPON A DESERVING MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN A LEADER IN ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS, ALONG WITH MAKING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROFESSION OR THE COMMUNITY. BRONZE ANTHEM AWARD FOR COVID-19 PODCAST: IN FY22, THE SOCIETY FOR POST-ACUTE AND LONG-TERM CARE MEDICINE'S COVID-19 PODCAST SERIES FEATURING DR. SWATI GAUR, NGMC'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PALLIATIVE CARE, WON A BRONZE ANTHEM AWARD, THE WEBBY'S NEW AWARD THAT HONORS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SOCIAL IMPACT WORK. DR. GAUR'S PODCASTS DISCUSSED COVID-19 ISSUES AFFECTING RESIDENT SAFETY IN THE LONG-TERM-CARE SETTING. APPRECIATION FOR DR. JAMES VARNELL: IN HONOR OF DR. VARNELL, A NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGIST WITH GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE, NOVEMBER 18, 2021, WAS OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMED TO BE DR. JAMES VARNELL DAY IN UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA. NGPG LEADER NATIONAL RECOGNITION: KELSEY KEITH, NGPG'S PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH) MANAGER, WAS CELEBRATED AS A PCMH CERTIFIED CONTENT EXPERT ONE OF JUST THREE PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION TO WIN THIS AWARD IN FY22. GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 2022 HEALTHY HALL AWARDS: HEALTHY HALL AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES WITH TIES TO NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER WERE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN 2022. FORMER NGMC BOARD CHAIR RK WHITEHEAD WAS NAMED 2022 VISIONARY LEADER AND PHILANTHROPISTS, CHUCK AND DIANE STEPHENS, RECEIVED THE COMMUNITY IMPACT HEALTHY HALL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE. RETIRED RADIATION ONCOLOGIST AND LONGTIME NGMC DONOR, DR. FRANK G. LAKE, III, WAS HONORED WITH THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: DR. SWATI GAUR, MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR NEW HORIZONS LONG TERM CARE SERVICES, WAS NAMED THE 2022 MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR BY THE SOCIETY FOR POST-ACUTE AND LONG-TERM CARE MEDICINE. THIS NATIONAL AWARD IS PRESENTED TO ONLY ONE MEDICAL DIRECTOR EACH YEAR FOR SETTING AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, PASSION, AND TEAMWORK AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO MULTITASK, STAY ON TOP OF CLINICAL AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INNOVATIONS, AND LEAD FACILITIES IN PROVIDING QUALITY CARE. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | FORBES "ONE OF BEST PLACES TO WORK" IN US AND GEORGIA: NGMC WAS ONE OF JUST 262 HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MAKE FORBES' "AMERICA'S BEST EMPLOYERS BY STATE" LIST IN FY22. CRITERIA INCLUDED FAIR PAY, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, INCLUSIVE CULTURE, REMOTE WORK BENEFITS AND DIVERSITY INITIATIVES. NGMC WAS NAMED THE #15 BEST EMPLOYER IN GEORGIA, RANKING HIGHER THAN OTHER HOSPITALS WITHIN THE REGION. ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE CULTURE OF WELLNESS AWARD: NGMC RECEIVED THE CULTURE OF WELLNESS AWARD FROM ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE. THIS AWARD ACKNOWLEDGES NGMC'S PROACTIVE EFFORTS IN IMPROVING EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP DEDICATION, AND PROGRAM ROI. THE ASSESSMENT ENCOMPASSED SEVEN CATEGORIES: WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT, FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING, COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING, PROGRAMMING AND INTERVENTIONS, AND REPORTING AND ANALYTICS. NGMC AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT: IN FY22, MORE THAN 375 AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 333,000 HOURS OF SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM, WHICH EQUATES TO AN APPROXIMATE $10 MILLION VALUE. HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON VALUE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THIS IS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH MANY PARTNERSHIPS RANGING FROM SERVING AS THE LEAD AGENCY OF SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, TO PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS GOOD NEWS CLINICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH TO REACH AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN NEED OF HEALTH CARE. HEALTH EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED THROUGH FREE COMMUNITY LECTURES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND VARIOUS SUPPORT GROUPS. NGMC ALSO OFFERED EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, REGION, AND STATE AND ASSISTED IN THE TRAINING OF STUDENTS PURSUING HEALTH CAREERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC HELPED SUPPORT THE WORK OF LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. CHARITY CARE: LIKE NGMC LUMPKIN AND BARROW, GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME WAS ZERO TO 150 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 151 TO 300 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 40 PERCENT DISCOUNT TO THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE. IN FY22, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON WAS $79,565,916 FOR AN ESTIMATED 43,262 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING FY22 OF OVER $93.2 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 6% OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BUT UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS: NGMC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COUNSELORS HELPED PATIENTS BECOME INSURED THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. THIS TEAM FOCUSES ON ADVOCATING FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THEY FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR MEDICAID OR DISABILITY COVERAGE, ACCESSING HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY APPLICATIONS WHEN APPROPRIATE. INDIGENT PATIENT FUND: AT NGMC, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS TO OBTAIN URGENTLY NEEDED DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE FUNDS ARE PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET THROUGH PRIMARY INSURANCE, THEIR FUNDS, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, OR OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES. THIS HELPED TO ENSURE MEDICATION COMPLIANCE AND MAXIMIZE CONDITIONS FOR RECOVERY AND RECUPERATION. THE NGHS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM THAT SERVED 268 PEOPLE AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $22,472 IN FY22. WHAT DRIVES NGMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES: NGMC, WITH INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, COMPLETED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2022. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS GATHERED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS, INTERVIEWS, AND ONLINE SURVEYS. THE STUDY IDENTIFIED THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT FIT HAND-IN-GLOVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION: BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHNA PROCESS AND THESE PRIORITIES, GO TO WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. UNITED WAY'S ONE HALL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: UNDER UNITED WAY'S ONE HALL FRAMEWORK, NGMC PARTNERED WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS EFFORT HELPED TO REDUCE THE STIGMA OF SEEKING HELP BY RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUE, PROVIDING UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION ON MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AND OTHER EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS. FOR THE 2022 YEAR-END REPORT FROM THE COLLABORATIVE, GO TO WWW.UNITEDWAYHALLCOUNTY.ORG/REACHOUT. UNITE US: UNITE US IS A SHARED DATA PLATFORM THAT CREATES A COORDINATED CARE NETWORK WITH PARTNERS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD ASSISTANCE AND MORE. IT'S A SOCIAL CARE NETWORK THAT ALLOWS FOR ELECTRONIC REFERRALS AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN OUR NON-PROFITS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES THEY NEED IN REAL TIME. IT HAS A CLOSED LOOP REFERRAL, SO THAT WE KNOW A REFERRAL HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE PERSON IN NEED HAS OCCURRED. RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE IDEA THAT AS MUCH AS 80% OF A PERSON'S WELLBEING IS TIED TO THINGS LIKE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC FACTORS, AND HEALTH BEHAVIORS (SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH). ISSUES LIKE UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD INSECURITY, POOR HOUSING AND SOCIAL ISOLATION PLAY A DETRIMENTAL ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS IN SDOH UPSTREAM CAN IMPACT BETTER HEALTH DOWNSTREAM BY MINIMIZING POOR HEALTH, UNNECESSARY SUFFERING, AND HIGHER COSTS. IN FY22, NGMC SUPPORTED THE GROUNDWORK TO IMPLEMENT UNITE US, THE LEADING SDOH REFERRAL PLATFORM, AT A COST OF $198,650. AGENCY COLLABORATION IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF UNITE US, AND THAT IS WHY NGMC AND UNITED WAY HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY ON THIS PROJECT. A WORKGROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM OVER 14 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED THE FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDED DUE DILIGENCE IN THE SELECTION OF UNITE US AS THE VENDOR OF CHOICE. PARTNERING TO REACH THE UNINSURED: NGMC WORKED WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO CARE FOR AREA RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY THE INDIGENT POPULATION. PARTNERS INCLUDED, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, NGMC, THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP (NGPG) PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE LONGSTREET CLINIC, MEDLINK (FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER), AREA PHYSICIANS, AND INDIGENT CLINICS SUCH AS GOOD NEWS CLINICS IN GAINESVILLE AND GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY. GOOD NEWS CLINICS (GNC): NGMC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GNC ANNUALLY. FOUNDED IN 1992, GNC IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE TO THE INDIGENT AND UNINSURED POPULATION AT NO CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LONG-TIME PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GNC AND NGMC, GO TO PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHT: GOOD NEWS CLINICS AT WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. PEER SUPPORT IN NICU AND ER: NGMC AND THE GEORGIA COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE (GCSA) PARTNERED TO LAUNCH CARES PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM MAKES NGMC THE FIRST AND ONLY HOSPITAL IN GEORGIA TO CONNECT PEOPLE SURVIVING OVERDOSES TO CERTIFIED ADDICTION RECOVERY EMPOWERMENT SPECIALISTS (CARES) AT ITS EDS AND NICUS. IF A PATIENT IS IDENTIFIED TO BE IN NEED OF PEER SUPPORT, A CARES IS PAIRED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL. THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CONNECT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH RESOURCES WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CARES VISITS THE INDIVIDUAL 10 DAYS AFTER DISCHARGE TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND RECOVERY RESOURCES. SINCE AUGUST 2021, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED A TOTAL OF 2,194. P.I.T.C.H. PROGRAM (PARAMEDICS IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH): AS A PROGRAM OF NGMC, P.I.T.C.H. IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO THE CARE IT NEEDS. COMMUNITY PARAMEDICS HELP PATIENTS BY MEETING THEM AT THEIR HOME TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT THEM TO PRIMARY CARE SERVICES; SEEK OUT AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES; COMPLETE POST-HOSPITAL FOLLOW-UP CARE; DISCOVER EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS; AND DISCUSS OVERALL HEALTH AND MENTAL HAPPINESS. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 323 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN FY22. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | NGPG PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT THE HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: NGMC FUNDED AND STAFFED A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT THE HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AT A COST OF MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FY22. PRENATAL CARE PROGRAM AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: NGMC, THE LONGSTREET CLINIC, AND HALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARTNERED TO IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES BY INCREASING EARLY PRENATAL CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED, AND UNDER-INSURED PREGNANT WOMEN VIA THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S PRIMARY CARE CLINIC. IN FY22, NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT OF APPROXIMATELY $200,000. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER ALLOCATION: NGHS IS A PROVEN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LEADER AND PARTNER WHO IS ACQUIRING STRUGGLING RURAL HOSPITAL HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER (AS OF JULY 1, 2023) TO MAINTAIN ACCESS TO LOCAL HOSPITAL CARE FOR RURAL PARTS OF OUR NORTH GEORGIA REGION. AS PART OF AN INNOVATIVE 5-YEAR AGREEMENT, NGHS COMMITTED TO INVEST $3 MILLION ANNUALLY TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND HMC SERVICES. THIS FUNDING WAS PROVIDED IN FY22. J'S PLACE RECOVERY CENTER: NGMC SUPPORTED J'S PLACE, THE JEFFREY DALLAS GAY JR. RECOVERY CENTER, HELPING PEOPLE SEEKING RECOVERY AND THOSE IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND SKILLS THAT AID THEM IN THRIVING AND SUCCEEDING WITHOUT THE USE OF SUBSTANCES. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $4,500 FOR NGMC IN FY22. THE NGHS FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY: THE NGHS FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF NGMC AND RAISED FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH. THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING EXPENSES ARE SUPPORTED BY NGMC SO THAT DONATED FUNDS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT NGMC PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. RESPECTING CHOICES-ADVANCED CARE PLANNING EDUCATION: THE NGHS FOUNDATION FUNDS THE PROJECT RESPECTING CHOICES-ADVANCED CARE PLANNING EDUCATION. RESPECTING CHOICES IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL OF ADVANCED CARE PLANNING THAT HONORS AN INDIVIDUAL'S GOALS AND VALUES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO CREATE AN OPEN DISCUSSION ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA SO THAT FAMILIES ARE RELIEVED OF UNNECESSARY STRESS WHILE AVOIDING USING EXPENSIVE RESOURCES THAT PATIENTS DON'T VALUE OR BENEFIT FROM. THIS PROJECT BENEFITED 1,800 PEOPLE AT A COST OF $166,186 FOR NGMC IN FY22. ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT: NGMC PROVIDED A DONATION TOWARD THE GEORGIA CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, ENHANCE CARE AND SUPPORT, AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $4,500 FOR NGMC IN FY22. RESEARCH: NGMC CONDUCTED CLINICAL TRIAL RESEARCH STUDIES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND ENROLLED PATIENTS INTO CLINICAL TRIALS. CANCER STUDIES COVER THE SPECTRUM OF BREAST, LUNG, COLON, PROSTATE, BLADDER AND THYROID CANCERS, AND STUDIES IN CARDIOLOGY INCLUDE INNOVATIVE THERAPIES AND DEVICES FOR USE IN TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. RESEARCH IMPACTS THE STANDARD OF CARE, IMPROVING THE CARE THAT PATIENTS RECEIVE. IN FY22, NGMC CONTRIBUTED A NET BENEFIT OF $632,579. HOSPICE: HOSPICE OF NGMC PROVIDES MULTIPLE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE GRIEVING A LOSS OR CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH AN ILLNESS (SUCH AS DEMENTIA), AND TWO CAMPS FOR CHILDREN DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM. IN FY22, 741 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM. COMMUNITY EDUCATION SAFE KIDS COALITION WORKS TO KEEP KIDS SAFE: SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, LED BY NGMC, IS PART OF SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE, THE FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO PREVENTING UNINTENTIONAL CHILDHOOD INJURY, THE NATION'S NUMBER ONE KILLER OF CHILDREN AGES 19 AND UNDER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAR SEATS, BIKE HELMETS, AND LIFE JACKETS TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED. WORKING WITH A COALITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, AREA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS, SAFE KIDS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. NGMC PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 2,700 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND CAREGIVERS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, SAFETY ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES NEEDING THEM. THE COST OF THIS SUPPORT IS $21,068 IN FY22. SIXTH ANNUAL NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION 2 TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM: THE SIXTH ANNUAL NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGION 2 TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM WAS HELD IN OCTOBER, ONSITE AT THE RAMSEY CONFERENCE CENTER AT LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND ONLINE. THE SYMPOSIUM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH RURAL HOSPITALS IN THE NORTH GEORGIA REGION THAT HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO EVERCHANGING GUIDELINES THE BEST PRACTICE CARE PROCESSES TO ENHANCE PATIENT OUTCOMES. IN FY22, LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPEAKERS PRESENTED ON CRUSH SYNDROME, SURGICAL STABILIZATION OF RIB FRACTURES, AND MORE. PHYSICIANS, ADVANCED PRACTICE PRACTITIONERS, NURSES, EMS AND OTHER CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS BENEFITED FROM ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM. NEGA REGIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM: THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM IS A FREE CONFERENCE OFFERED TO ANY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER THROUGHOUT THE STATE BY NGMC'S INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL DEPARTMENT. MANY OF THE SMALL RURAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT GEORGIA HAVE LIMITED TO NO ACCESS TO INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL EDUCATION, MAKING THIS CONFERENCE VITAL FOR LEARNING. THE SYMPOSIUM BENEFITED 416 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT A COST OF $41,195 FOR NGMC IN FY22. REGIONAL TRAUMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) AND SYMPOSIUM: AS PART OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S TRAUMA SYSTEM, THE RTAC DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS THE REGION'S TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN AND MONITORS SYSTEM COMPLIANCE AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. NGMC PARTNERS WITH OTHER EMS AGENCIES, PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND THE PUBLIC AS A PART OF THIS COMMITTEE AND THE ANNUAL NORTHEAST GEORGIA TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM, WHICH PROVIDED EDUCATION TO OVER 480 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE REGION AT A COST OF $236,634 IN FY22. IN ADDITION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON INJURY PREVENTION AND TRAUMA, SUCH AS WITH FALLS AND THE STOP THE BLEED CAMPAIGN, WAS PROVIDED TO NEARLY 1,488 PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUALS AT A COST OF $44,850 IN FY22. GEORGIA HEART & VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM: IN FY22, THE GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE HELD ITS INAUGURAL GEORGIA HEART & VASCULAR SYMPOSIUM IN BRASELTON, BRINGING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND OVER 50 RENOWNED EXPERTS TOGETHER TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE ON CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE AND TREATMENT. THE EVENT INCLUDED CASE STUDIES, SEMINARS AND TWO HEART PROCEDURES LIVE-STREAMED FROM NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER GAINESVILLE FOR THE NEARLY 350 PHYSICIANS, ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS, NURSES, AND EMS STAFF IN ATTENDANCE. HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER: THE HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER AT NGMC SERVED THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA COMMUNITY, EXPANDING TO OVER 18 COUNTIES IN FY22. THIS CENTER GIVES CONSUMERS, PATIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ACCESS TO CREDIBLE RESOURCES RELATING TO MEDICAL SYMPTOMS, CONDITIONS, AND TREATMENTS. THE RESOURCE CENTER ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND BECOME ACTIVE, INFORMED PARTNERS IN THEIR HEALTHCARE. IT BENEFITED 9,808 PEOPLE, AND DURING FY22, THE LIBRARY HOSTED A BOOK CLUB TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON HEALTH LITERACY. COMMUNICARE: EACH YEAR, NGMC PRODUCES AN ANNUAL HEALTH EDUCATION MAGAZINE CALLED COMMUNICARE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES AND CREATE AWARENESS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY. IN FY22, 250,000 COPIES WERE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED, REACHING MORE THAN 180,000 HOMES. SEPSIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: SEPSIS EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO INCREASE SEPSIS AWARENESS AT LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS AND SEMINARS. EDUCATION ABOUT WHAT SEPSIS IS, WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, AND WHEN TO SEEK TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED. NGMC ALSO ASSISTED UNAFFILIATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING SEPSIS NAVIGATION PROGRAMS TO HELP PROVIDE MORE EFFICIENT SEPSIS CARE. THIS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 692 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT A COST OF $9,793 FOR NGMC IN FY22. DIABETES EDUCATION AND SCREENING: NGMC WORKED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE AND SCREEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR DIABETES AT NO CHARGE, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE RISKS OF DIABETES WHILE CHECKING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS AND DETERMINING WHICH INDIVIDUALS NEEDED TO SEEK FURTHER MEDICAL TESTING FROM THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PREVENTIVE EDUCATION WAS ALSO FACILITATED THROUGH PRE-DIABETIC SEMINARS AND HEALTH FAIR PARTICIPATION. THIS SUPPORT BENEFITED 193 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT A COST OF $3,009 IN FY22 FOR NGMC. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS: NGMC PROVIDED DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH OR LIVING WITH DIABETES. THESE SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED A PLACE FOR 30 PEOPLE TO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE THEIR DIABETES, DISCUSS PROBLEMS, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS WITH OTHERS. IN FY22, THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,847 FOR NGMC. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | JENNINGS LECTURESHIP SERIES IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES: THANKS TO A SIGNATURE GIFT TO THE NGHS FOUNDATION FROM DR. JENNINGS' FAMILY, THE GME PROGRAM OF NGMC ANNUALLY HOSTS "THE HENRY S. JENNINGS, JR. MD, VISITING LECTURESHIP IN MEDICAL HUMANITIES." THE GOAL FOR THIS LECTURESHIP SERIES IS TO GIVE RESIDENT PHYSICIANS, LOCAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING FROM OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS IN THE BROAD AND ENCOMPASSING FIELD OF MEDICAL HUMANITIES. IN FY22, THE JENNINGS LECTURE WAS "FINDING STRUCTURE IN CHAOS: PROTECTING THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN COVID-19 AND BEYOND," LED BY DR. JOSHUA C. MORGANSTEIN. THIS LECTURE INFORMED HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL ON CRITICAL PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH PRINCIPLES AND ADAPTATION OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FROM HIGH-STRESS OCCUPATIONS TO HELP ENHANCE WELL-BEING AND OPERATIONAL SUSTAINMENT DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC. THIS SUPPORT AND LECTURE CAME AT A COST OF $5,266 FOR NGMC IN FY22. NICU EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: NGMC CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CARING FOR AND WORKING IN NEONATAL CARE. SIMULATION TRAINING IS A CORE PRINCIPLE OF NICU EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, ALONG WITH NGMC LEADERS SERVING IN NICU EDUCATIONAL ROLES THROUGHOUT OUR HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDED NGMC HOSTING A NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROVIDER COURSE FOR PARAMEDIC STUDENTS AT LANIER TECH, RESULTING IN AN IMPROVEMENT OF INFANT TRANSPORT CIRCUMSTANCES IN 2022. ADDITIONALLY, NEONATAL COORDINATOR AUBREY WILLIAMS WAS ASKED TO SERVE AS A NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CONTENT EXPERT FOR UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA'S (UNG) HRSA SET GRANT BY THE SCHOOL OF NURSING. OVER THE COURSE OF FY22, WILLIAMS PARTICIPATED IN MEETINGS, CONTENT REVIEW, SIMULATION CREATION MEETINGS, AND EVEN GAVE A LECTURE ON THE TOPIC. THIS CONTINUED SUPPORT AND EDUCATION CAME AT A COST OF $6,507 FOR NGMC IN FY22. PASTORAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS: CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) IS AN EXPERIENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL LEARNING MODEL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXPLORE THEIR GIFTS OF PASTORAL CARE IN AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING. THE PROGRAM INVOLVED READINGS, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, GROUP INTERACTION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPERVISION, AND SERVING AS A CHAPLAIN AT THE HOSPITAL. NGMC'S CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. THE PROGRAM CAME AT A COST OF $187,527 IN FY22, BENEFITING NEARLY 75 PEOPLE. MENTAL HEALTH QUESTION PERSUADE REFER (QPR) TRAINING: NGMC SUPPORTED SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY AT A COST OF $2,588 IN FY22. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NGMC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A "PIPELINE" TO HELP GET MORE QUALIFIED PEOPLE INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE POSITIONS AND HELP PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO STUDENTS. THIS TRAINING AND EDUCATION ARE DONE THROUGH VARIOUS AVENUES, FROM JOB SHADOWING TO THE NURSE EXTERN PROGRAM AND PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO FOOTHILLS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS (AHEC). FOOTHILLS AHEC: FOOTHILLS AHEC IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL AND LOCAL SOURCES. THE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, ESPECIALLY IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS. THROUGH JOINT EFFORTS, COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCE IMPROVED SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, AND RETENTION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. FOOTHILLS AHEC SERVES 31 COUNTIES IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA AREA. NGMC PROVIDED $92,838 IN SUPPORT OF AHEC IN FY22. ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC PROVIDES CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS. EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED WITH EACH SCHOOL/PROGRAM, AND NGMC ENSURES COMPLETION OF ALL ORIENTATION AND STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ROTATIONS. STUDENTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH NGMC STAFF. IN FY22, 1,029 STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED EDUCATION AT A COST OF $1,071,487. GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (GME): NGMC'S GME PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN RESIDENTS TO BE LEADERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND THE COMMUNITY. MEDICAL STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ONE OF SIX SPECIALTIES: INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY MEDICINE, GENERAL SURGERY, OB/GYN, PSYCHIATRY, AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE. NGMC EXPECTS THIS PROGRAM TO GROW TO 200 RESIDENTS BY 2025, WHICH WOULD MAKE THIS PROGRAM ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE STATE. THE GME PROGRAM IS ON TARGET, WITH 226 POSITIONS FILLED BY 2022. THIS CAME AT A COST OF $1,551,922 FOR NGMC IN FY22. EACH FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM OFFERS SIX RESIDENT SLOTS PER YEAR. HALL COUNTY HONORS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: NGMC PARTNERS WITH THE HALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO MATCH JUNIOR AND SENIOR MENTORSHIP STUDENTS WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN THEIR SPECIFIC FIELD OF HEALTHCARE INTEREST AS PART OF REAL-LIFE CAREER EXPERIENCE IN AN HONORS LEVEL ELECTIVE. THE STUDENT SPENDS APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS A WEEK WITH A MENTOR DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ROTATES THROUGH MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS. IN FY22, 17 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM AT A COST OF $72,227. PROJECT SEARCH: NGMC SUPPORTED PROJECT SEARCH, WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY, AND WORKPLACE. THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAM IS A ONE-YEAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR LAST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. IT IS TARGETED FOR STUDENTS WHOSE MAIN GOAL IS COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THE STUDENTS WORK 20 HOURS PER WEEK IN EACH ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT. MENTORS ARE ASSIGNED IN EACH DEPARTMENT AND ATTEND A MONTHLY MEETING TO DISCUSS PROGRESS/NEEDS OF STUDENTS. VARIOUS NGMC EMPLOYEES, IN ADDITION TO THE MENTORS, OFFER ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION AS NEEDS ARISE. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $89,250. CLINICAL SIMULATION: NGMC IS A PROUD FACILITATOR OF SIMULATION LEARNING, DESIGNED FOR PARTICIPANTS TO PRACTICE PATIENT SAFETY BY IMPROVING DETECTION AND RESPONSE TO POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS, FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION, AND INCORPORATING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. HANDS-ON SIMULATION WAS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA, LEADERSHIP GEORGIA, BRENAU UNIVERSITY, GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, AND LANIER ACADEMY HIGHSCHOOL. THIS EDUCATION BENEFITED 210 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT A COST OF $12,790 FOR NGMC IN FY22. NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC PROVIDES CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT NGMC, INCLUDING FACULTY AND STUDENT ORIENTATION, THE EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT MAINTENANCE, AND COMPLETION OF ALL HEALTH AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE FIRST ROTATION. DURING FY22, THERE WERE MORE THAN 3,909 NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $2 MILLION FOR NGMC. NURSING EXCELLENCE: NGMC'S NURSING EXCELLENCE DEPARTMENT SPONSORS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ASPIRING NURSES IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND PATIENT CARE TECHS. NURSING EXCELLENCE FUNDS PROGRAMS AT LANIER TECH, NORTH GEORGIA TECH, AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1.7 MILLION FOR NGMC IN FY22. SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: IN FY22, NGMC AND ITS PARTNERS CONDUCTED A REGIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA). NGMC'S ASSESSMENT INCLUDED COMMUNITY INPUT AND A QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT PERFORMED BY PUBLIC GOODS GROUP. THIS EFFORT CAME AT A COST OF $152,789 FOR NGMC IN FY22. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT COORDINATES MOST COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE TRIENNIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORT, AND OTHER RELEVANT PROGRAMMING. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $204,087 FOR NGMC IN FY22. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | JUNETEENTH HEALTH FAIR: ON JUNE 11, 2022, NGMC PARTNERED WITH NEWTOWN FLORIST CLUB AND THE GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE HEALTH CARE RESOURCE PORTION OF THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN GAINESVILLE. NGMC AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATED IN HEALTH PANELS, HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCE TABLES, AND FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR ATTENDEES. THE PARTNERS PROVIDED RESOURCES TO IMPROVE OUTREACH AND ACCESS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN HALL COUNTY. PARTNERS INCLUDED GOOD NEWS CLINICS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT 2, HALL COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE, NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM'S FINANCIAL NAVIGATOR SERVICES, NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP, LONGSTREET CLINIC, SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY COMPASS CENTER, AND UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY'S ONE HALL. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM HOSTED HEALTH SEMINARS. THE FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS FROM NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM SHARED INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES AT NGMC AND HOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO NEED HELP PAYING FOR HEALTHCARE. ADDITIONALLY, DR. KEVIN CHARLES, A PHYSICIAN AT NGMC, LED A SEMINAR TO TEACH AUDIENCE MEMBERS THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER. ANOTHER SEMINAR LED BY NGMC PHYSICIAN DR. ERIN RAYBON-ROJAS FOCUSED ON THE SMALL STEPS THAT CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON A PERSON'S OVERALL HEALTH. THE SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT COST $12,023 FOR NGMC IN FY22. MARCH OF DIMES' MARCH FOR BABIES: NGMC SPONSORS THE MARCH OF DIMES WALK IN HALL COUNTY. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FIGHT TO PREVENT BIRTH DEFECTS AND RELATED LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND INFANT MORTALITY PROBLEMS. THIS ENTRY DOES NOT INCLUDE EMPLOYEE GIVING AND ONLY REFLECTS EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH NGMC SPONSORSHIPS AT A COST OF $4,500 FOR NGMC IN FY22. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SPONSORSHIPS-HALL COUNTY: NGMC SUPPORTED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S HEART WALK AND GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON IN GAINESVILLE, BENEFITING RESEARCH AND LOCAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT A COST OF $33,750 IN FY22. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE: NGMC WAS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE HALL COUNTY EVENT. THE WALK BENEFITS CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. NGMC EMPLOYEE DONATIONS TOTALED $13,000 AND THE REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP TOTALED NEARLY $40,000 IN FY22. NGMC ALSO SPONSORED RELAY FOR LIFE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: HALL, DAWSON, HABERSHAM, JACKSON, LUMPKIN, GWINNETT, AND UNION. PARTNERSHIP FOR GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT: NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE PARTNERSHIP FOR GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT (PGCS). THE MISSION OF PGCS IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FOR THE WOMEN OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA WHO ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR FOOD, GAS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO TREATMENT, AND MEDICATIONS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. NGMC PROVIDED THIS SUPPORT AT A COST OF $2,700 IN FY22. BLOOD DRIVES: IN FY22, NGMC HOSTED 18 DRIVES, WITH A TOTAL 413 PARTICIPANTS DONATING 396 PINTS OF BLOOD. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $6,840 FOR NGMC IN FY22. EMPLOYEE STAFF TIME FOR WATCH, NGHS FOUNDATION: THE WATCH EMPLOYEE GIVING COMMITTEE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT HEALTH SYSTEM INITIATIVES IMPACTING THE GREATER COMMUNITY SUCH AS DONATIONS TOWARD CAMP BRAVEHEART RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AND CHANGE GRANTS THAT SUPPORT PROJECTS SUCH AS BOOKS FOR BABIES. EMPLOYEES HAVE DONATED MORE THAN $11M IN CARE SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 1999. EMPLOYEE STAFF TIME TOWARDS COMMITTEE WORK THAT SUPPORTS THESE EFFORTS TOTALED $8,466 N FY22. ENCOURAGING MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING: NGMC PROVIDED INFORMATION AT PHYSICIAN ORIENTATIONS TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICIANS TO STEP UP TO VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL FREE CLINICS. NGPG ALSO ENCOURAGES PHYSICIANS TO GIVE OF THEIR TIME VOLUNTEERING AT THESE LOCATIONS. NGMC PHYSICIANS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH VARIOUS PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCILS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, SCREENINGS, CANCER PREVENTION, AND VOLUNTEERING IN REGIONAL INDIGENT CLINICS. BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: NGMC HOLDS A BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP AT ITS LOCATIONS, OFFERING MOTHERS A TIME AND PLACE TO CONNECT AND DISCUSS BREASTFEEDING RELATED ISSUES WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A BOARD-CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT. THE GROUP GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE MOTHER AND PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING AND OR PROVIDING BREASTMILK FOR THEIR INFANT. THE ONGOING SUPPORT GROUP MET TWO TIMES EACH MONTH IN GAINESVILLE AND ONE TIME EACH MONTH IN BRASELTON. THIS SUPPORT GROUP CAME AT A COST OF $10,852 FOR NGMC IN FY22. SOUTHEASTERN BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION: NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION. WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AIMS TO FUND RESEARCH FOR THE TREATMENT AND CURE OF THIS CONDITION. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A DONATION OF $450 FOR NGMC IN FY22. GLORY, HOPE, AND LIFE SPONSORSHIP: NGMC SUPPORTED GLORY, HOPE, AND LIFE TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY CANCER. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $15,000 FOR NGMC IN FY22. KEATON FRANKLIN COKER FOUNDATION THUMBS UP MISSION: NGMC HELPED SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO FORTIFY FAMILIES IN WHICH A PARENT OR CHILD IS FIGHTING CANCER. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $2,500. CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATOR: NGMC'S PATIENT NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDES CANCER PATIENTS WITH GUIDANCE THROUGHOUT THEIR CANCER JOURNEY AND ACTS AS A "LIVING RESOURCE DIRECTORY" FOR PATIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HELPING PATIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DIAGNOSIS, COMMUNICATING WITH HEALTHCARE STAFF AND PROVIDERS, ADDRESSING LOGISTICAL ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, AND HELPING PATIENTS UNDERSTAND MEDICAL TERMS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORTED 13,019 PEOPLE AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $521,086 IN FY22. CANCER SCREENINGS: IN FY22, NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON CONDUCTED FREE CANCER SCREENINGS AT A COST OF $6,339. UNITED WAY TOP CORPORATE FUNDRAISER: AT THE FY22 UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF, NGMC GAINESVILLE WAS NAMED AS ONE OF THE TOP THREE COMPANY FUNDRAISERS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS IN EDUCATION: NGMC IS A PARTNER IN EDUCATION WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS. AS SUCH, NGMC SUPPORTS EACH SCHOOL IN VARIOUS PROJECTS RELATED TO HEALTHCARE AND THE EARLY PREPARATION OF STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN THIS FIELD, INCLUDING THE REWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FACILITATING NGMC CAMPUS TOURS, AND PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS ADVISORY BOARD AND EDUCATION AFFILIATION MEETINGS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $2,273 IN FY22. READ LEARN SUCCEED INITIATIVE: IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE SCHOOL READINESS AND LITERACY FOR THE COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN, NGMC PARTNERED WITH THE UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY'S READ LEARN SUCCEED INITIATIVE TO PRODUCE A CHILDREN'S BOOK TO BE GIVEN TO ALL BABIES BORN AT NGMC GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON. PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, WELCOME TO THE WORLD PROVIDES EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF READING TO CHILDREN EVERY DAY, FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, STARTING AT BIRTH. THIS BOOK IS GIVEN TO BABIES BORN AT NGMC. NGMC COVERED THE FULL COST OF THE BOOKS, TOTALING $15,810 IN FY22. HALL COUNTY PROJECT AWARE: NGMC GAINESVILLE PROVIDED A DONATION TOWARD HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PROJECT AWARE. THE PURPOSE OF PROJECT AWARE IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. THE FY22 DONATION WAS UTILIZED TO PAY THE SPEAKER PER DIEM FOR KEVIN HINES, A MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AT A COST OF $5,000 FOR NGMC IN FY22. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: NGMC SUPPORTS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, HELPING FUND PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN THE VALUES OF CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL FITNESS. SUPPORT FOR BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAME AT THE COST OF $4,500 FOR NGMC IN FY22. GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA SUPPORT: NGMC SUPPORTED THE GIRL SCOUTS OF HISTORIC GEORGIA, AN ORGANIZATION SERVING OVER 5,000 GIRLS AGES 5-17 IN 25 COUNTIES ANNUALLY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT THE COST OF $3,000 TO NGMC IN FY22. EDMONDSON-TELFORD CENTER FOR CHILDREN: NGMC HELPED SUPPORT THE EDMONDSON-TELFORD CENTER FOR CHILDREN, A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDING A SAFE, CHILD-FRIENDLY PLACE FOR FORENSIC INTERVIEWS OF CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. FURTHERING THIS SUPPORT, AN NGMC STAFF MEMBER SITS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS DONATION CAME AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $4,000 TO NGMC IN FY22. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | INTERACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR KIDS, INC. (INK): NGMC SPONSORED A HOSPITAL EXHIBIT IN THE INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, A MUSEUM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EXCITING HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND TO PROMOTE THE IDEA OF CAREERS IN HEALTH SERVICES. THIS SUPPORT FOR INK CAME AT A COST OF $6,300 IN FY22. EAGLE RANCH SUPPORT: NGMC DONATED TOWARD EAGLE RANCH, WHICH PROVIDES A CHRIST-CENTERED HOME FOR YOUTH AGED 6 TO 18 WHO ARE IN NEED OF A STRONGER FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEM. THEIR GOAL IS THE SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND THE EVENTUAL REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR NATURAL FAMILIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR NGMC IN FY22. DONATIONS/COMMUNITY SUPPORT NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER SUPPORT: NGMC PROVIDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT AN EVENT TO HONOR A COMMUNITY LEADER WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO SUPPORT THE CENTER IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION OF EDUCATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. E.E. BUTLER, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN DOCTOR TO RECEIVE PRIVILEGES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN HALL COUNTY, WAS HONORED. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $9,000 FOR NGMC IN FY22. JOHN JARRARD FOUNDATION SUPPORT: NGMC DONATED TOWARD THE JOHN JARRARD FOUNDATION, AN ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HALL COUNTY, GOOD NEWS CLINICS, GOOD NEWS AT NOON SHELTER, AND THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK. THIS DONATION CAME AT A COST OF $9,000 TO NGMC IN FY22. OFFICE SPACE PROVIDED TO AMERICAN RED CROSS: NGMC PROVIDED OFFICE SPACE TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN FY22 AT A VALUE OF $105,765. OFFICE SPACE PROVIDED FOR USMC TOYS 4 TOTS: NGMC PROVIDED OFFICE SPACE FOR THE USMC TOYS 4 TOTS FOR FY22 AT A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $60,072. CENTER POINT SUPPORT: NGMC SUPPORTED CENTER POINT BY PROVIDING A CASH DONATION. CENTER POINT TRAINS AND PAIRS MENTORS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH IN GAINESVILLE AND HALL COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, CENTER POINT PROVIDES CLASSES AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A TOTAL COST OF $4,500 FOR NGMC IN FY22. GATEWAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER: THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, GATEWAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER HELPS CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CLIENTS THAT OFFERS SAFE, HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT GROWTH AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE NGMC CHIEF OF STAFF IS A BOARD MEMBER. NGMC PROVIDED A $1,500 DONATION TO GATEWAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER IN FY22. SALVATION ARMY SUPPORT: NGMC HELPED SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY, WHICH SERVES PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,350 FOR NGMC IN FY22. ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH HALL SUPPORT: NGMC SPONSORED THE ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH HALL COUNTY'S FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOSTER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, UNG FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND MORE. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $900 TO NGMC IN FY22. ROTARY CLUB OF GAINESVILLE: NGMC WAS A SPONSOR FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF GAINESVILLE'S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING THE HART JOINER FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $450 TO NGMC IN FY22. ROTARY CLUB OF DAWSON: NGMC SPONSORED THE ROTARY CLUB OF DAWSON FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED OVER 600 MEALS TO ELDERLY AND FOOD INSECURE RESIDENTS OF DAWSON COUNTY. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $2,250 TO NGMC IN FY22. ROTARY CLUB OF BUFORD: NGMC PROVIDED A CASH DONATION TOWARD THE ROTARY CLUB OF BUFORD'S COMMUNITY EVENT, WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THE NORTH GWINNETT CO-OP WHICH PROVIDES HEALTHY FOOD AND UTILITY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN BUFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $900 TO NGMC IN FY22. SPECIAL KNEADS AND TREATS: NGMC PROVIDED A DONATION TO SPECIAL KNEADS AND TREATS, AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN A SAFE AND REWARDING ENVIRONMENT. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $500 IN FY22. SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC CARE: THE SPORTS MEDICINE ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE TO 16 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, THREE LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, AND MANY OTHER LOCAL SPORTS VENUES, PROGRAMS, AND DEPARTMENTS. THE TRAINERS PROVIDE THIS CARE DURING PRACTICES AND GAMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THEY PROVIDE INJURY ASSESSMENT, REHABILITATION, TAPING/BRACING, EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS (HEAT AND LIGHTNING), CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT, CPR TRAINING, NUTRITIONAL SPEECHES, AND EMERGENCY COVERAGE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF OVER $277,000 IN FY22. HISPANIC ALLIANCE: NGMC PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL HISPANIC ALLIANCE, SPONSORING SCHOLARSHIPS AT A COST OF $4,500 TO NGMC IN FY22. GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK SPONSORSHIP: NGMC WAS A SPONSOR OF THE EMPTY BOWL EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK. THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VITAL LINK BETWEEN SOURCES OF FOOD SUPPLIES AND HARDWORKING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNER AGENCIES THAT HELP GET THE FOOD INTO THE HANDS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED IT. THIS SPONSORSHIP CAME AT A COST OF $3,150 IN FY22. ELACHEE NATURE CENTER SUPPORT: NGMC SUPPORTED THE ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER, WHICH IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITY IN GAINESVILLE. ELACHEE PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AND RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS, SCOUTS, GROUPS, AND THE PUBLIC. THIS CENTER ALSO PROVIDES GREEN SPACE AND WALKING TRAILS. AS A PRIORITY IN THE GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISION 2030, NGMC SUPPORTS THIS INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE A HEALTHIER QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $9,000 FOR NGMC IN FY22. CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR HOPE AND HEALING: NGMC PROVIDED A SPONSORSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR HOPE AND HEALING NORTHEAST GEORGIA TRAUMA CONFERENCE. THIS ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY NONPROFIT PROVIDING COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE. THIS SUPPORT TOTALED A COST OF $1,350 FOR NGMC IN FY22. WOMEN'S SUPPORT JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GAINESVILLE AND HALL COUNTY: NGMC SUPPORTED THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GAINESVILLE AND HALL COUNTY. SERVING AN EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE, THIS ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PROMOTES VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOPS THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $2,250 TO NGMC IN FY22. WOMENSOURCE SPONSORSHIP: NGMC PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR WOMENSOURCE, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO HELP WOMEN SUCCEED PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY WITH EDUCATION ON HEALTH AND FINANCES. THIS SPONSORSHIP CAME AT A COST OF $4,500 TO NGMC IN FY22. ACCREDITATIONS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMPREHENSIVE CENTER WITH OBESITY MEDICINE QUALIFICATIONS ACCREDITATION: IN FY22, NGMC ACHIEVED ACCREDITATION AS A COMPREHENSIVE CENTER WITH OBESITY MEDICINE QUALIFICATIONS UNDER THE METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY ACCREDITATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (MBSAQIP). THIS DESIGNATION HIGHLIGHTED THE HOSPITAL'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY PATIENT CARE IN THE FIELD AND HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL WEIGHT-LOSS SERVICES. CANCER SERVICES ACCREDITATION: IN FY22, NGMC'S CANCER SERVICES RECEIVED RENEWED ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (ACS) A DESIGNATION NGMC HAS MAINTAINED SINCE 1958. THE ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZES NGMC COMMITMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, ITS ONGOING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION. DUAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE ACCREDITATIONS: IN EARLY 2022, NGMC BRASELTON EARNED ACCREDITATION AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY AND ROBOTIC SURGERY FROM THE SURGICAL REVIEW CORPORATION (SRC), AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION. ADDITIONALLY, TWO NGMC NURSES WERE RECOGNIZED AS CARE SPECIALISTS FOR THEIR EXPERTISE CLAIRE NICHOLS, RN, IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY, AND LESLIE EVAN, RN, IN ROBOTIC SURGERY. COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER CERTIFICATION: NGMC GAINESVILLE RECEIVED THE COMPREHENSIVE STROKE CENTER CERTIFICATION FROM DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV), THE HIGHEST CERTIFICATION AWARDED TO HOSPITALS FOR THEIR TREATMENT OF SERIOUS STROKE EVENTS. NGMC GAINESVILLE IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL NORTH OF METRO ATLANTA TO RECEIVE THIS CERTIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, NGMC BRASELTON AND NGMC BARROW WERE RECERTIFIED AS PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS. COVID-19 CARE LEADER: NGMC GAINESVILLE WAS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP 24 HOSPITALS FOR PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL COVID-19 CARE DURING THE EARLY MONTHS OF THE PANDEMIC BY HEALTHGRADES, A THIRD-PARTY ONLINE RESOURCE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS. THE LIST WAS CHOSEN BY ANALYZING CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) DATA FROM JANUARY THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2020. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | HOSPICE HONORS ELITE RECIPIENT: IN FY22, HOSPICE OF NGMC WAS THE ONLY HOSPICE PROVIDER IN THE REGION TO RECEIVE THE 2021 HOSPICE HONORS ELITE AWARD, WHICH RECOGNIZES AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY HOSPICE CARE. MOST WIRED LEVEL 9 AWARD: NGMC IS ONE OF ONLY TWO HOSPITALS IN GEORGIA TO RECEIVE MOST WIRED LEVEL 9, ONE OF THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF RECOGNITION FOR USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND COST. THE COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES (CHIME) INCLUDED NGMC ON ITS ANNUAL LIST OF HEALTHCARE'S MOST WIRED FOR 2021, MAKING IT THE EIGHTH YEAR NGMC HAS MADE THE LIST. THE MOST WIRED PROGRAM CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL SURVEY TO ASSESS HOW EFFECTIVELY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS APPLY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INTO THEIR CLINICAL AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY AND OUTCOMES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. LEVEL 9 ORGANIZATIONS ARE SEEN AS LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY THAT ACTIVELY PUSH THE INDUSTRY FORWARD. NOT ONLY HAVE THEY DEPLOYED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, BUT THEY ENCOURAGE DIGITAL ADOPTION ACROSS THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM MILESTONE: IN FY22, NGMC GAINESVILLE CELEBRATED THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERVENTIONAL PROGRAM AND THE OPENING OF THE CATHETERIZATION LAB AT THE HOSPITAL. SINCE THEN, NGMC HAS PERFORMED OVER 50,000 PROCEDURES. NATIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP AWARD: IN SPRING 2022, JESSE GIBSON, TRAUMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT NGMC, WAS NAMED THE 2022 SOCIETY OF TRAUMA NURSES (STN) LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT, AN AWARD PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN TRAUMA AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. UGA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR: AMY KNAUSS, PHARMD, BCPS WHO SERVES AS THE CLINICAL COORDINATOR FOR THE INPATIENT PHARMACY AT NGMC WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AS 2021-22 PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR FOR THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA. WITH THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA CONSISTING OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA AND ALL OF ATLANTA, THE RECOGNITION IS EVEN MORE SIGNIFICANT DUE TO THE LARGE GROUP OF TALENTED PRECEPTORS FROM WHICH AMY WAS SELECTED. OF NOTE, NGMC AND NGPG PHARMACY TEAMS PRECEPT UP TO FOUR SECOND-YEAR PHARMACY STUDENTS AND UP TO 20 FOURTH-YEAR PHARMACY STUDENTS EACH YEAR. NGMC BARROW HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC BARROW COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC BARROW VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATES THIS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPORT. NGMC BARROW SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS DURING FY22, FROM MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION, TO FACILITATING YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, BARROW PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY. CHARITY CARE: LIKE NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, AND LUMPKIN, NGMC BARROW'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH THE FREE, MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME IS 0 TO 150 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 151 TO 300 PERCENT MAY QUALIFY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 40 PERCENT DISCOUNT TO THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE. IN FY22, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC BARROW WAS $3.8 MILLION BASED ON 3,966 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC BARROW INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING 2022 OF APPROXIMATELY $10.0 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 21.8 PERCENT OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS: NGMC BARROW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COUNSELORS HELP PATIENTS BECOME INSURED THROUGH MEDICAID, PEACHCARE, OR OTHER PROGRAMS. THIS TEAM ADVOCATES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED PATIENTS, AIDING THEM IN FINDING VIABLE MEANS TO ACCESS CARE. THEY FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS BY HELPING PATIENTS APPLY FOR MEDICAID OR DISABILITY, ACCESSING HEALTHCARE EXCHANGES, OR PROCESSING CHARITY APPLICATIONS WHEN APPROPRIATE. CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION: NGMC'S PATIENT NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDED CANCER PATIENTS WITH GUIDANCE THROUGHOUT THEIR CANCER JOURNEY AND ACTED AS A "LIVING RESOURCE DIRECTORY" FOR PATIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDED: CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, HELPING PATIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR DIAGNOSIS, COMMUNICATING WITH HEALTHCARE STAFF AND PROVIDERS, ADDRESSING LOGISTICAL ISSUES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, AND HELPING PATIENTS UNDERSTAND MEDICAL TERMS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. THESE EFFORTS CAME AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $119,650 FOR 1,593 PEOPLE FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. WHAT DRIVES NGMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES? NGMC WITH INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, COMPLETED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN 2022. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS GATHERED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS AND INTERVIEWS. THE STUDY IDENTIFIED THREE HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT FIT HAND-IN-GLOVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION: MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHNA PROCESS AND THESE PRIORITIES, GO TO WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. PARTNERING IN THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: IN FY22, NGMC BARROW AND SYSTEM LEADERSHIP ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER OF NGMC BARROW, ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING: CO-CHAIR OF THE NGHS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COUNCIL; BOARD MEMBER, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER ON THE BARROW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; VICE CHAIR OF THE BARROW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S WOMEN IN BUSINESS PROGRAM; MEMBER OF THE NEGA COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE OF BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA; CHAIR OF FRIENDS OF BOY SCOUTS; VICE CHAIR OF BARROW ARTS AND SCIENCES ACADEMY (BASA) SCHOOL GOVERNANCE TEAM; SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBER OF BASA PRINCIPAL; GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY AND DEJERBE GRANT; AND READER OF BOOKS TO STATHAM ELEMENTARY FIRST AND THIRD GRADERS. NGMC'S VICE PRESIDENT OF POST-ACUTE SERVICES ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING ACTING AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER OF WIMBERLY ROOTS AND A YOUTH COACH AND MENTOR OF YMCA PIEDMONT. THE NURSING LEADER AT NGMC BARROW IS A NATIVE OF THE AREA AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP ON THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF WIMBERLY ROOTS. FINALLY, CAROL BURRELL, NGHS CEO, ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING SERVING AS CO-CHAIR ON THE CFIT PARK PROJECT, "BUILDING THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN." THE VALUE OF STAFF TIME TOWARD COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TOTALED $13,344 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. THE GEORGIA CLUB FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP: NGMC PARTNERS WITH THE GEORGIA CLUB FOUNDATION, PROVIDING MEDICAL AWARENESS EVENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. THE GEORGIA CLUB FOUNDATION IS SERVES UNMET EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BASIC HUMAN NEEDS OF PERSONS PRIMARILY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF BARROW, OCONEE, AND CLARKE COUNTIES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, AND FUNDRAISING, THE FOUNDATION ACTS AS THE HELPING HAND THAT IMPROVES AND STRENGTHENS LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. FY22 EVENTS INCLUDED A PRE-DIABETES HEALTH SEMINAR AND A CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH PRESENTATION AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP. THIS CONTINUED COLLABORATION CAME AT A COST OF $1,664 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. FRIENDS OF ADVANTAGE: IN FY22, NGMC BARROW DONATED TO FRIENDS OF ADVANTAGE (FOA), A 501C3 NON-PROFIT THAT DIRECTLY ASSISTS ADVANTAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS BY BRIDGING GAPS IN FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND ADDICTIVE DISEASE RECOVERY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SERVED BY EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES BEYOND THOSE PROVIDED BY FAMILIES, GOVERNMENT, OR INSURANCE. THIS CASH DONATION CAME AT A COST OF $500 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: NGMC BARROW PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK WHICH RAISED FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $500 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | MERCY HEALTH CENTER: NGMC BARROW DONATED TO THE MERCY HEALTH CENTER, WHOSE MISSION ALIGNS WITH NGMC GOALS TO TREAT MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. AS A NON-PROFIT FREE HEALTH CLINIC THAT ONLY SERVES THE LOW-INCOME UNINSURED POPULATION, MERCY ENCOUNTERS PATIENTS AT HIGHER RISK OF SUICIDAL IDEATION THAN THE PUBLIC. AS A RESULT, MERCY IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO INTERVENE AND MAKE AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN FY22, NGMC BARROW SUPPORTED MERCY HEALTH CENTER WITH A DONATION OF $5,000. QPR TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH: QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 300 INDIVIDUALS AT AN EXPENSE OF $1,455 TO NGMC BARROW IN FY22.THIS IMPORTANT TRAINING TEACHES HOW TO: ASK THE SUICIDE QUESTION, PERSUADE THE PERSON TO STAY ALIVE, AND THEN REFER THE PERSON TO THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. BARROW COUNTY FARMERS MARKET SUPPORT: NGMC PROVIDED A CASH DONATION TO THE BARROW COUNTY FARMERS MARKET, WHICH ENHANCES AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND DIETS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. ADVENTURE BAGS INC.: NGMC BARROW SPONSORED ADVENTURE BAGS INC., A LOCAL NONPROFIT THAT SERVES CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED DUE TO HOMELESSNESS, DISASTER, OR ENTERING FOSTER CARE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BAGS THAT INCLUDE CLOTHES, OVERNIGHT ESSENTIALS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $500 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. CHILD ADVOCACY, PROTECTION, AND WELLNESS: NGMC BARROW PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PIEDMONT CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES). CASAS ARE APPOINTED BY THE JUVENILE COURT JUDGE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE CHILD'S NEEDS ARE MET AND THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST IS HEARD. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA: NGMC BARROW SERVED AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR SAFE KIDS NORTHEAST GEORGIA, REDUCING UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AND DEATH IN CHILDREN 19 AND UNDER. IN FY22, SAFE KIDS PROVIDED TWO PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN THE BARROW AREA, WITH OUTREACH TO OVER 650 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND CAREGIVERS. THESE PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED SAFETY ITEMS TO FAMILIES WHO NEEDED THEM, INCLUDING 125 HELMETS AND $2,549 WORTH OF BOOSTER SEATS. SAFE KIDS WAS FUNDED BY THE NGHS FOUNDATION. OVERALL SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $4,844 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. THE TREE HOUSE, INC. SUPPORT: NGMC DONATED TO THE TREE HOUSE, INC., WHOSE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY REDUCING THE OCCURRENCE AND IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COUNSELING, EDUCATING, SUPPORTING, AND NURTURING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN BARROW, BANKS, AND JACKSON COUNTIES. NGMC BARROW'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGER SERVES ON THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WINDER SUPPORT: NGMC BARROW DONATED TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WINDER, WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH TO EXCEL IN SCHOOL, BECOME GOOD CITIZENS AND LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $2,000 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL FRIENDS OF SCOUTING: IN FY22, NGMC BARROW PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, HELPING TEACH CHILDREN THE VALUES OF CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL FITNESS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE, CAMP, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $5,000. THE CANCER FOUNDATION SUPPORT: A DONATION WAS PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE CANCER FOUNDATION, WHOSE MISSION IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF CANCER PATIENTS LIVING IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING AN IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING TREATMENT OR ARE SIX MONTHS POST-TREATMENT. THIS SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $3,000 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. STROKE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: STAFF FROM THE NGMC BARROW STROKE UNIT PROVIDED EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT STROKE PREVENTION, SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS, AND ACTIONS TO TAKE. EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS WERE PROVIDED AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE HEALTH EDUCATION ENGAGEMENTS CAME AT A COST OF $320 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC PROVIDED CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS. EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED WITH EACH SCHOOL/PROGRAM. NGMC'S EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENSURES COMPLETION OF ALL ORIENTATION AND STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ROTATIONS. STUDENTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH NGMC STAFF. AT NGMC BARROW, 19 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM AT A COST OF $17,765 IN FY22. NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC COORDINATES CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT NGMC BARROW, INCLUDING FACULTY AND STUDENT ORIENTATION, EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT MAINTENANCE, AND COMPLETION OF ALL HEALTH AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE FIRST ROTATIONS. AT NGMC BARROW, 20 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM AT A COST OF $19,011 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLS: NGMC PARTNERED WITH BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT "TAR WARS" FOR 1,655 FOURTH AND FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS. "TAR WARS" IS A TOBACCO-FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF TOBACCO USE, THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND THE ADVERTISING TECHNIQUES USED BY THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY TO MARKET THEIR PRODUCTS TO YOUTH. IN FY22, NGMC'S FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF "TAR WARS" WAS MARKED WITH A POSTER CONTEST, INSPIRING STUDENTS TO SUBMIT DESIGNS DISCOURAGING THE USE OF TOBACCO. THE BARROW STUDENTS SELECTED WENT ON TO PLACE IN THE TOP THREE ON THE STATE LEVEL. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF NEARLY $800 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. UGA FOOTHILLS 2022 HEALTH CAREERS CONFERENCE SUPPORT: NGMC BARROW PARTICIPATED IN THE UGA FOOTHILLS 2022 HEALTH CAREERS CONFERENCE, A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GET ON THE PATH TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. DURING THIS THREE-DAY CONFERENCE, STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO HEALTH CAREERS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND FACILITY TOURS. NGMC BARROW CONTRIBUTED TO THIS CONFERENCE WITH A SUTURING TEACHING EVENT LED BY RESIDENT DR. DEVIN SMITH. THIS INVOLVEMENT CAME AT A COST OF $123 FOR NGMC BARROW IN FY22. YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COME INTO THE HOSPITAL AND WORK FOR ONE CLASS PERIOD IN THEIR DAY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO MANY DIFFERENT HEALTHCARE CAREERS AND SERVES AS A RECRUITMENT TOOL TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN POST-SECONDARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS OF STUDY. EIGHT STUDENTS PARTICIPATED WITH NGMC BARROW, WORKING APPROXIMATELY 7.5 HOURS EACH WEEK. NGMC LUMPKIN HIGHLIGHTS OF NGMC LUMPKIN'S FY22 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: NGMC LUMPKIN, LLC VALUES COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF AREA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES, DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS ON HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS WITH ESTABLISHED INDIGENT CLINICS THAT SERVE THE UNDER-SERVED POPULATION. CHARITY CARE: LIKE NGMC GAINESVILLE, BRASELTON, AND BARROW, LUMPKIN'S CHARITY CARE POLICY REMOVED BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA, BEGINNING WITH FREE MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR PATIENTS WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME WAS ZERO TO 150 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE. PATIENTS FROM OUR SERVICE AREA WHOSE FPL IS FROM 151 TO 300 PERCENT QUALIFIED FOR AN ADJUSTMENT EQUIVALENT TO THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 40 PERCENT DISCOUNT TO THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATE. IN FY22, THE ESTIMATED COST OF INDIGENT AND CHARITY CARE THROUGH NGMC LUMPKIN WAS APPROXIMATELY $800,000 BASED ON 1,167 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS. IN ADDITION, NGMC INCURRED BAD DEBT EXPENSE DURING 2022 OF OVER $6.9 MILLION AS MEASURED BY CHARGES. THIS REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 25.6 PERCENT OF NET PATIENT REVENUE AS REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THIS AMOUNT IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE RESULT OF PATIENTS THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY UNABLE TO PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES AND ARE THEREFORE CONSIDERED "MEDICALLY INDIGENT." |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | WHAT DRIVES NGMC'S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES? NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL, WITH INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, COMPLETED A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) IN FY22. THE ASSESSMENT FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES WHO ARE UNINSURED. INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS GATHERED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS AND INTERVIEWS. THE STUDY CULMINATED IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE THREE FOLLOWING HEALTH PRIORITIES THAT FIT HAND-IN-GLOVE WITH THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION: BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE PRIORITIES, GO TO WWW.NGHS.COM/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT-RESOURCES. LEADERSHIP LUMPKIN COUNTY: IN FY22, THREE NGMC STAFF MEMBERS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP LUMPKIN COUNTY, SPONSORED BY THE LUMPKIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THIS NINE-MONTH PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS OF LUMPKIN COUNTY BUSINESSES, STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION. THE EFFORTS TOWARD THIS PROGRAM CAME AT A COST OF $734 TO NGMC LUMPKIN IN FY22. ROTARY CLUB SUPPORT: MEMBERS OF NGMC LUMPKIN ATTENDED THE WEEKLY NOON MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF LUMPKIN COUNTY, WHICH SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITIES AND SERVICES, AND IN TURN PROVIDES CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY WITH OTHER LEADERS. THE SUPPORT CAME AT A COST OF $3,396 FOR FY22. ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC PROVIDED CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS. EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED WITH EACH SCHOOL/PROGRAM. NGMC'S EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENSURES COMPLETION OF ALL ORIENTATION AND STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ROTATIONS. STUDENTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH NGMC STAFF. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH YOUTH EDUCATION: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED A DONATION TO THE LUMPKIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO DEVELOP AND PRODUCE CRIME PREVENTION, SAFETY EDUCATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS WERE USED AS PART OF "THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS, ALCOHOL & VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY" PROGRAM AND HELP EDUCATE YOUTH IN LUMPKIN COUNTY SCHOOLS ON MAKING SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE CHOICES. THIS SUPPORT COST $999 FOR NGMC LUMPKIN IN FY22. PARTNERING TO REACH THE UNINSURED: NGMC WORKED COOPERATIVELY WITH OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO CARE FOR AREA RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY THE INDIGENT POPULATION. SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE: NGMC PROVIDED FINANCIAL AND STAFF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE, AN INDIGENT HEALTH CLINIC IN LUMPKIN COUNTY THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES FOR THE AREA'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. NGMC DONATED $15,000 TO HELP SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS IN FY22 NGMC LUMPKIN DIRECTOR KAY HALL SERVED ON THE BOARD OF THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE AND NAVIGATION TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE VALUE OF STAFF TIME IN FY22 TOTALED $3,227. SUPPORT OF GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC: GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC OF DAWSON COUNTY STRIVES TO MAKE DAWSON COUNTY A BETTER PLACE BY PROVIDING HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NONE. IN FY22, NGMC PROVIDED OFFICE SPACE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CLINIC AT A VALUE OF $185,193 ALONG WITH AN ADDITIONAL DONATION OF $10,000 TO THE CLINIC. LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION: NGMC SUPPORTED LUMPKIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION, A PARTNERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE COMMUNITY. THE GOALS ARE TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND TO GIVE ALL CHILDREN AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE COLLABORATIVE PROVIDED SHOES AND CLOTHING TO NEEDY CHILDREN, OVER 47,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND 597 MENTORING HOURS. NGMC LUMPKIN SUPPORTED AT THE $7,500 LEVEL IN FY22. SOUTH ENOTAH CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, INC.: NGMC SPONSORED THE SOUTH ENOTAH CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, WHICH SUPPORTS CHILDREN WHO HAVE SURVIVED ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN LUMPKIN AND WHITE COUNTY. THIS DONATION CAME AT A COST OF $500 FOR NGMC LUMPKIN IN FY22. LUMPKIN LITERACY SUPPORT: THE LUMPKIN COUNTY LITERACY COALITION'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ADULT AND CHILDHOOD LITERACY IN LUMPKIN COUNTY. IN FY22, NGMC LUMPKIN DONATED $750 TO THESE EFFORTS. LUMPKIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION: NGMC SUPPORTED THE LUMPKIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION AT A COST OF $1,000 IN FY22. NURSING STUDENT EDUCATION: NGMC LUMPKIN PROVIDED CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT NGMC LUMPKIN'S CAMPUS, INCLUDING FACULTY AND STUDENT ORIENTATION, EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT MAINTENANCE, AND COMPLETION OF ALL HEALTH AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE FIRST ROTATIONS. AT NGMC LUMPKIN CAMPUS, 106 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM AT A COST OF $437,182 FOR NGMC LUMPKIN FOR FY22. NEW NGMC LUMPKIN: IN JUNE 2022, NGMC LUMPKIN BROKE GROUND ON A NEW HOSPITAL IN DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA, WHICH WILL ENHANCE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR AREA RESIDENTS. REMOTE TREATMENT STROKE CENTER: IN EARLY 2022, NGMC LUMPKIN WAS DESIGNATED A REMOTE TREATMENT STROKE CENTER BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR ITS ADVANCEMENTS IN STROKE CARE. TO EARN THIS DESIGNATION, THE HOSPITAL'S STROKE TEAM DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO EVALUATE, STABILIZE AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT TO PATIENTS WITH ACUTE STROKE SYMPTOMS. NGMC'S ESTABLISHED POLICIES, PROTOCOLS, DATA COLLECTION, RESOURCES, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WERE ALSO IMPORTANT FACTORS THE STATE CONSIDERED FOR THIS STROKE DESIGNATION. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING NGMC USED THE PRECEPTS OUTLINED IN "A GUIDE FOR PLANNING AND REPORTING COMMUNITY BENEFIT," PROVIDED BY THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND VIZIENT FOR ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS 990 SCHEDULE H. THE GUIDE'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP NOT-FOR-PROFIT MISSION-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP, ENHANCE AND REPORT ON THEIR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT DEFINITION: THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY MUST ADDRESS A DEMONSTRATED COMMUNITY NEED AND SEEK TO ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: -IMPROVING ACCESS -ENHANCING POPULATION HEALTH -ADVANCING GENERALIZABLE KNOWLEDGE -RELIEVING THE GOVERNMENT BURDEN ON IMPROVING HEALTH THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY MUST: -PRIMARILY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY RATHER THAN THE ORGANIZATION -RESULT IN MEASURABLE EXPENSE TO THE ORGANIZATION IF THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY FOR MARKETING PURPOSES, STANDARD PRACTICE, EXPECTED OF ALL HOSPITALS (SUCH AS ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ACCREDITATION, LICENSURE, OR TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE) OR IS PRIMARILY FOR EMPLOYEES (NOT INCLUDING INTERNS, RESIDENTS, AND FELLOWS) AND/OR AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, IT IS NOT COMMUNITY BENEFIT. CHARITY CARE COST IS AN ESTIMATED COST AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BAD DEBT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE O TO GIVE THE BROADEST VIEW OF COMMUNITY IMPACT OF NGHS HOSPITALS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | INFORMATION FOR THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR PREPARATION OF THE RETURN. AFTER THE RETURN WAS PREPARED, IT WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. EMPLOYEES ATTEST TO THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND REPORTING/DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AT HIRE AND ANNUALLY. COMPLIANCE IS MONITORED CONTINUOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD (NGHS BOARD) HAS DEVELOPED A TOTAL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND INSTALLED COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT SEEK TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF NGHS AND AFFILIATES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE POLICIES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF VOTING DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF NGHS AND IS FREE FROM CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE REVIEWED AND RATIFIED BY THE NGHS BOARD. THE COMMITTEE'S METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH INCORPORATE BOTH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS, WHICH ARE REFLECTED IN THE COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS THEREOF. THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE DESCRIBED BELOW AS TO EACH OF THE THREE CATEGORIES. BASE SALARY NGHS ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY CONSULTANT TO COLLECT APPROPRIATE DATA FROM A GROUP OF PEERS SIMILAR IN SIZE AND COMPLEXITY TO NGHS. THIS COMPARABILITY DATA IS REVIEWED WITH THE COMMITTEE ALONG WITH COMPARISONS OF NGHS EXECUTIVE SALARIES COMPARED TO THE MARKET DATA. THE CEO MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR SALARIES WITHIN THE PEER GROUP SALARY RANGES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH POSITION. IN EACH INSTANCE THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REACH A CONSENSUS BASED ON THE COMBINATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION, AND THE COMMITTEE SETS A BASE SALARY LEVEL FOR EACH KEY EMPLOYEE. PERFORMANCE BASED VARIABLE COMPENSATION NGHS LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATE IN A PERFORMANCE BASED VARIABLE COMPENSATION PLAN WITH OPPORTUNITY LEVELS DETERMINED BASED ON THE PEER GROUP MARKET DATA AND TO ALIGN WITH THE NGHS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY PARAMETERS. ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE DETERMINED THROUGH A FORMAL PLANNING PROCESS INVOLVING BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. FOLLOWING THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, CASH AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE. BENEFITS AND RETENTION PROGRAMS BENEFIT PLANS AND AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BY A COMPARISON PROCESS SIMILAR TO DETERMINING BASE SALARIES WITH POSITIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR TO NGHS. INCLUDED IN BENEFITS ARE RETIREMENT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE RETENTION AND PROGRESS TOWARD LONG-TERM GOALS WITHIN NGHS' MISSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATISTICS ARE FILED QUARTERLY WITH DIGITAL ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION, LLC (DAC BOND). DAC BOND SERVES AS A DISCLOSURE DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR ISSUERS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS ELECTRONICALLY POSTING AND TRANSMITTING INFORMATION TO REPOSITORIES AND INVESTORS. ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,461,888. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 335,589. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,797,477. CONTRACT SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,651,943. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,822,597. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,474,540. OUTSIDE SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,726,777. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 855,514. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,582,291. FEES FOR SERVICES - OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,856,950. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,114,954. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,971,904. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | INTERCOMPANY FORGIVENESS 67,072,417. PARTNERSHIP INCOME NOT ON BOOKS 76,902. PENSION ADJUSTMENT 61,017,446. OTHER ADJUSTMENT 37. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp (9 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Total IncomeTotalIncomeAmt | End Of Year AssetsEndOfYearAssetsAmt | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER PLACE MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA I LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581694090 | RENTAL | GA | $3,518,292 | $13,392,409 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 464354068 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $35,008,519 | $2,454,582 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| HEALTHECONNECTIONS LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581694098 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $0 | $0 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC |
| NGMC BARROW LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 814015190 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $56,523,543 | $8,130,833 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| NGMC LUMPKIN LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 831294232 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $34,386,100 | $1,651,307 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP URGENT CARE LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 205064238 | MEDICAL | GA | $32,539,509 | $654,073 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH RESOURCES LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 853221091 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $0 | $0 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA PEO LLC | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 853939319 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $3,012,156 | $0 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH VENTURES | |||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 883268162 | HEALTHCARE | GA | $0 | $0 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC |
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (4 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxt | Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxt | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | Controlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC | ||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581694098 | HEALTHCARE - HOSPITAL | GA | 501(C)(3) | LINE 3 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | ||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 582078064 | HEALTHCARE | GA | 501(C)(3) | LINE 12B, II | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) |
| THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION DBA NGHS FOUNDATION | ||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581694820 | FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT | GA | 501(C)(3) | LINE 7 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) |
| THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY INC | ||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 581550576 | FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT | GA | 501(C)(3) | LINE 10 | NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | Yes (1) |
Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (3 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxt | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCd | Direct Controlling NADirectControllingNACd | Entity TypeEntityTypeTxt | Share Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeAmt | Share Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsAmt | OwnershipOwnershipPct | Controlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd | Legal Domicile Foreign CountryLegalDomicileForeignCountryCd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST GA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC | |||||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 582131807 | PPO DEVELOPMENT | GA | N/A | C | $2,619,386 | $9,476 | 1.00000 | Yes (1) | |
| LANIER COMMUNITY ASSURANCE LTD | |||||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | INSURANCE | N/A | C | $10,452,037 | $71,919,781 | 1.00000 | 0 | CJ | ||
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS NETWORK LLC | |||||||||||||
| 743 SPRING STREET | GAINESVILLE | GA | 30501 | 611972705 | PPO DEVELOPMENT | GA | N/A | C | $472,061 | 1.00000 | 0 | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | Yes (1) | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | Yes (1) | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | Yes (1) | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | Yes (1) | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | Yes (1) | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | Yes (1) | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | Yes (1) | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | Yes (1) | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | 0 | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | 0 | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (11 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxt | InvolvedInvolvedAmt | Method Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC | ||
| L | $131,755,004 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | ||
| C | $33,858,768 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC | ||
| B | $105,628,852 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INC | ||
| C | $67,072,417 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC | ||
| C | $3,742,182 | COST |
| NGHS FOUNDATION | ||
| C | $2,081,131 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC | ||
| B | $2,081,131 | COST |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC | ||
| D | $365,986 | COST |
| NGHS FOUNDATION | ||
| E | $365,986 | COST |
| NGHS FOUNDATION | ||
| C | $128,228 | COST |
| THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY INC | ||
| B | $128,228 | COST |